Job Description

9 - 12 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

Role description

Role Proficiency:



Leverage specialist testing knowledge to define and implement test practices and strategies for a portfolio or program



Outcomes:



Analyse Recommend and Implement testing practices in projects

Assess existing tools/frameworks and propose enhancements

Customize and Implement Testing Tools and Frameworks

Define Test Strategy for a Program

Conduct Technical Review of Projects and Identify risks/issues

Drive the capture and delivery of Test Metrics


Measures of Outcomes:



Test Coverage

Test Automation Coverage

Savings from Optimization

Savings from Automation

Defect Removal efficiency

No: of Kaizens initiated and implemented

Cost savings for the customer

Cost saving from carrying out Test Optimization exercise

Continuous service improvements


Outputs Expected:



Test Strategy:



Define and implement test strategy Define and baseline tool strategies Define and document test environment and test data strategies

Perform feasibility study for recommended solutions



Knowledge Management:



Publish best practices and guidelines
standards

white paper

etc.




Test Reporting:



Conduct cost benefit analysis



Test Design

Development

Execution:



Create strategies for test optimization

Carry out gap analysis and identify improvement areas

Identify program goals and define KPI's and SLA's

Identify and implement industry wide best practices



Test Planning:



Perform test maturity assessments
provide recommendations and define roadmaps


Identify candidate for automation by prioritization


Skill Examples:



Ability to define test strategies

Ability to manage and evaluate the test tools and frameworks

Ability to create re-usable assets

Ability to identify test practice gaps and provide recommendations

Ability to perform test maturity assessments

Ability to define service improvement roadmaps


Knowledge Examples:


Knowledge of Automation Techniques
+ Knowledge of Testing methodologies

+ Knowledge of Test Automation tools and frameworks

+ Knowledge of Automation ROI analysis

+ Knowledge of industry wide KPI's

+ Knowledge of Test Data and Test Env requirement identification

Additional Comments:

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Quality Engineer with 10+ years of QA experience, including a minimum of 6 years in modern UI test automation using tools like Cypress or Playwright, and deep expertise in TypeScript and CSS/UI Kits. This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive quality across the frontend stack, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks. You'll lead the strategy, design, and implementation of automation solutions that ensure the visual and functional integrity of complex web applications. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of UI automation frameworks using Cypress or Playwright in TypeScript. Define and implement test strategies for frontend applications with a focus on usability, accessibility, and responsiveness. Work closely with developers and designers to understand UI architecture and enforce pixel-perfect quality standards using CSS and UI design systems/kits. Mentor and guide a team of quality engineers and review automation code and practices. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast, reliable test feedback. Analyze defects, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous quality improvements. Advocate for test automation, best practices, and shift-left testing approaches. Must-Have Skills 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering. Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience with: UI automation using Cypress or Playwright TypeScript for test development CSS and UI component libraries/kits (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind, Bootstrap) Deep understanding of modern web technologies and responsive design testing. Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable test frameworks. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and working in Agile teams.

Skills

Cypress,Playwright,Typescript,CSS

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.