Lead QA Automation Engineer (Web, Mobile & API)
Full Time - Hybrid @ITJobs.lk posted 48 minutes ago in Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing: Email JobJob Description
About the Opportunity:
On behalf of a leading IT firm based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, ITJobs.lk is seeking an experienced and vision-driven Lead QA Automation Engineer. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you will own and elevate the quality engineering practice across web, mobile, and API platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
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Framework Development: Define, design, and implement overall QA automation architecture covering web UI, native/hybrid mobile, and API layers.
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Process Definition: Own the end-to-end (E2E) testing strategy across the complete pyramid and natively integrate automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
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Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and upskill QA engineers on advanced automation practices, framework usage, and shift-left testing principles.
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Metrics & Analytics: Track and report key metrics (coverage, pass rates, flakiness indices, defect leakage) to executive stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
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10–12 years of software quality engineering experience, with a proven track record of architecting automation frameworks from scratch.
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Strong coding proficiency in at least one primary automation language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#).
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Hands-on mastery of modern enterprise tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress (Web); Appium (Mobile); REST Assured, Postman (API).
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Solid understanding of CI/CD engines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), version control (Git), and Docker containers.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Nice to have: Experience incorporating AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test scripting and log analysis responsibly.
How to Apply:
Apply directly via our website portal or email your CV to hello@itjobs.lk with the subject line “Lead QA Automation Engineer – Colombo”.