Automation Test Lead

About the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Quality Engineer to lead day-to-day delivery and collaboration efforts across agile teams. This role is pivotal in driving quality-first development practices, enabling in-sprint automation, and ensuring robust test coverage through BDD and continuous integration.Key Responsibilities:Sprint-Level Test Ownership: Lead test planning and execution within sprints, ensuring alignment with the Definition of Done (DoD).BDD Facilitation: Drive Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices by conducting 3 Amigos sessions with Product Owners, Tech Leads, and QEs.Shift-Left Testing: Collaborate closely with developers to integrate testing early in the development cycle and enable in-sprint automation.Regression Suite Optimization: Continuously improve regression test coverage based on defect leakage insights and release feedback.Release Sign-Off: Coordinate and lead release quality validation, ensuring all quality gates are met before production deployment.Test Case Gap Analysis: Identify and address gaps in BDD scenarios and automation coverage, ensuring comprehensive test design.Scenario Quality Guidance: Mentor QEs in writing clear, behavior-focused Gherkin scenarios and reviewing for quality and completeness.Defect Management: Support defect triaging and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for post-release issues.Required Skills & Experience:Programming & Automation: Java 8, Selenium or Playwright, Rest AssuredCloud & DevOps: AWS Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, Batch TestingTesting Frameworks: BDD with Cucumber, API TestingDatabase & Scripting: Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testingSoft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities in cross-functional agile teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsFamiliarity with tools like JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and TestRailISTQB or equivalent certification is a plusDisclaimer Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Applicants for employment in Canada must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in Canada by Capgemini.