Automation Test Lead

Job description Infosys is seeking an Automation Test Lead,As a QA Test Lead, you will act as a validation and quality assurance expert and review the functionality of existing systems. You will conduct requirement analysis, define test strategy & design and lead execution to guarantee superior outcomes. You will also be required to design an optimal test environment to simulate real-time scenarios. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create innovative high quality and defect-free solutions to meet our clients’ business needs. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAt least 4 years of Information Technology experience.All applicants authorized to work in the United State are encouraged to applyCandidate must be located within commuting distance of Hartford, CT or be willing to relocate one of these areas. This position may require travel.Strong communication skillsPreferred Qualifications : Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks and scripts using Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) Lead end-to-end automation activities, including API, web UI, and data-driven testing suited for complex insurance systemsManage and mentor a distributed team of automation engineers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and promoting QA best practicesCollaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to analyze requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure comprehensive test coverageIntegrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to support rapid release cycles and continuous deliveryAnalyze and report test results, triage failures, and drive defect resolution in collaboration with development teamsAdvanced expertise in Playwright for web automation with strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScriptDemonstrated leadership in building and maintaining test automation frameworks and solutions for web-based applicationsExperience testing complex insurance systems or similar regulated domains, understanding core processes such as policy management, claims, underwriting, and complianceDeep understanding of Agile testing methodologies and the role of automation in Agile teamsHands-on experience integrating automated tests into modern CI / CD pipelinesFamiliarity with BDD frameworks, REST API testing, Regression, cross-browser / platform automation, and API mockingExperience with other test automation tools and scripting as a plus (e.g., Selenium)The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements. Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.