Join Iris Software, recognized as one of India's Top 25 Best Workplaces in the IT industry. We are a rapidly growing IT services company dedicated to being a trusted technology partner and a premier destination for top industry professionals. Our vision empowers you to own and shape your career success story within an award-winning culture that values talent and ambition.

With a global presence across India, the U.S.A., and Canada, Iris Software drives technological transformation for enterprise clients in financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services. We specialize in complex, mission-critical applications utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Lead the enterprise-level automation testing strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality engineering goals. Drive the adoption of advanced automation tools, frameworks, and best practices. Establish comprehensive governance models, architecture standards, and maintainability improvements for automation across teams. Provide technical leadership for intricate automation scenarios, including API authentication and asynchronous flows.

Design and guide the implementation of CI/CD execution for automated suites in GitLab. Oversee automation effectiveness, defect leakage reduction, and overall test confidence. Collaborate with stakeholders to define key automation KPIs, dashboards, and quality metrics. Establish integration patterns with Jira/X-Ray for robust traceability and reporting. Review automation code quality through standards enforcement and code reviews, mentoring QA engineers.

Define and manage knowledge transfer processes for automation framework usage. Identify and mitigate automation risks and dependencies, escalating blockers as necessary. Support defect triage and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for automation failures. Ensure delivered automation artifacts are production-ready with comprehensive documentation. Contribute to agile ceremonies and stakeholder demos, communicating progress and outcomes. Identify opportunities for innovation in areas like AI-driven testing and continuous testing.

Mandatory technical expertise includes Selenium, Java, API Automation, REST Assured, TDD, and Junit. Behavioral competencies include demonstrating strong leadership and accountability in driving quality outcomes, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Strategic thinking is essential for managing quality risks and testing challenges, making informed decisions that balance quality, timelines, and business needs.

We are seeking individuals who can provide leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to QA and automation teams. A proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and business stakeholders is crucial. The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and apply strategic thinking to navigate complex testing challenges, ensuring that quality objectives are met while considering project timelines and business requirements.