Lead Test Engineer- playwright + automation + manual

About Gartner IT: Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team. About this role: The Lead Test Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for guiding the design, development, and execution of test strategies and automation frameworks. This role provides technical expertise to the QA team, mentors test engineers, and collaborates closely with developers, product owners, and project managers to ensure high-quality product delivery. What you will do: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for functional and non-functional testing (UI, DB, API, performance, etc.). Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring alignment with project requirements and quality standards. Own the execution and reporting of system, integration, end to end, and regression testing activities. Identify, document, and prioritize defects with appropriate severity; collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently. Lead and own defect triage calls with product owner and development team. Implement and advocate QA best practices, tools, and metrics within the team. Drive the automation strategy for assigned projects, ensuring coverage and efficiency. Review and optimize test case management and defect tracking processes (e.g., JIRA). Provide clear and concise status updates, including metrics and risk assessments, to project stakeholders. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and scrum teams to align testing with project goals and customer requirements. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in test automation, integrating new tools and techniques as appropriate. Support and coach team members in technical problem-solving and professional development. What you will need A strong IT professional with 6–8 years of experience in software testing. The candidate should have excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, and demonstrate high ownership and accountability. Must have 6-8 years of experience in QA, with at least 1 years in a technical lead or senior engineering role. Proven experience designing and implementing manual and automated test solutions. Proficient in leading end-to-end test management across the software lifecycle Strong programming/scripting skills in one or more languages: Java, JavaScript, Python. Hands-on experience with industry-standard test automation tools: Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, JMeter, Cucumber, Appium, Postman, Report Portal. Experience with SQL and data validation. Experience with UI, API, Performance, Experience in estimation, prioritization, and planning/coordination of QA activities in Agile/Scrum environments. Proficiency with test case management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. Experience integrating test suites with DevOps/CICD pipelines (GIT, Jenkins, Who you are Graduate/Post graduate in BE/BTech, ME/MTech, or MCA is preferred. Excellent communication and prioritization skills. Able to work independently or as a technical leader within a team in a fast-paced Agile-Scrum environment. Owns success – Takes responsibility for the quality and delivery of solutions. Strong attention to detail, end-user quality, and usability. Self-motivated and excellent problem-solving skills. #LI-JJ3 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. Gartner is the world authority on AI At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. 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