Senior QA Automation Lead

I hope this finds you well. I am sharing the second open position with you. Sadia from our team in cc will be the focal point on this position. Please reply to this email confirming that you will be actively working on this position.Title: QA Automation Lead

• Hiring Mode: C2C
• Contract length: 6 months with a possibility of an extension
• Bill Rate: $73-$76/hr
• Working modal: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in client office)
• Location: Draper, Utah
• Rounds of interviews: 1 – 2 internal + 1- 2 with client (candidates will be requested to share screen and code)
• Client: automotive services, software, and technology industry.
• Joining timeline: ASAP (we're ok with 2 weeks' notice)

Company Description We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work on a scale across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (17000 plus experts across 39 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java/C# with Selenium and modern testing libraries.
• Build and enhance robust automation frameworks (POM or equivalent) for web and API testing.
• Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured (Java) or RestSharp (C#) for backend services and integrations.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, and ensure high test reliability and coverage.
• Contribute to test strategy, including regression, smoke, and end-to-end test planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts) to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA team members, driving best practices in automation.
• Participate in code reviews, framework design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Explore and leverage modern tools such as Playwright (good to have) for enhanced test coverage and faster execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and minimum 4 years of team leadership experience.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Java and/or C# with solid understanding of OOP concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Solid experience in API Automation using REST Assured or RestSharp.
• Experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., POM, hybrid frameworks).
• Familiarity with modern automation tools like Playwright (nice to have).
• Strong understanding of test design techniques and automation best practices.
• Experience with version control tools like Git.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and QA processes.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and drive automation initiatives independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Additional informationDisclaimer: Nagarro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.