QA Automation Lead

Job Title: QA Automation Lead

Location: San Jose, CA(Hybrid) or Remote

Duration: Long term contract

Visa: USC

Job Description

·        QA Automation Lead Engineer (SDET – Python) role focused on building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks with strong Python and Pytest framework.

·        Requires hands-on experience in UI automation with Playwright, Standalone API testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

·        Strong QA background with exposure to test strategies and QA processes

·        Expert level hands-on skills in QA Automation using Playwright

·        Lead talent with experience defining strategy & framework for automation of manual test cases

·        Preferably in San Jose and work from Cisco office 2 – 3 days a week

·        Experience in AI testing and hands on usage of AI MCPs. Good if they have MCPs

·        Involves defining test strategy, executing regression/system/sanity testing, and performing release and production validation.

·        Ideal candidate should understand QA methodologies, Agile practices, test data management, and collaborate effectively with Product, Dev, and DevOps teams.

·        Good communication skills

·        Experience collaborating with customers and geographically distributed teams (Canada/India) in driving QA automation initiatives