PwC

IN_Senior Associate_Test Automation Lead_GCC_Advisory_Bangalore

Bengaluru Millenia Full time

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Summary 

Please briefly describe the following: “What is the purpose of this role?”, “What is this job responsible for?” and “Why does this role exist?” 

Seeking highly skilled Test Automation Lead to drive the development and execution of automated test frameworks and test benches. This role requires designing, developing, automating, executing, and maintaining test cases, ensuring quality through reviews, and writing tests alongside the team.  

 

Responsibilities: 

Provide 3 -5 major responsibilities of the role and identify key activities within each area. Indicate the percentage (%) of time normally spent on each major responsibility with the total equaling 100%. 

  • Test Planning & Strategy.  Collaborate with Customer team and other stakeholders to align the test scope, timelines, and deliverables. 20 % 

  • Functional Testing Execution. Design and execute functional smoke, regression, and change-based tests for migrated applications. 20% 

  • Defect Management. Log, track, and retest defects using Azure DevOps (ADO) /TestRail or similar. 20% 

  • Documentation & Reporting. Maintain test artifacts including test cases, test data, and execution reports. 10% 

  • Automation & DevOps Integration. Enhance and maintain scripts for end-to-end testing. 10 % 

  • Enhance internal development and design practices, while ensuring documentation remains accurate and up to date 5% 

  • Build and strengthen internal relationships, actively contributing to the growth of your PwC brand 10% 

  • Invest in continuous personal development, aligning skills with company and team strategy. 5% 

Qualifications 

Please provide the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job. 

Education & Professional Certification (Required and/or Preferred) 

What is the minimum required level of education? Please indicate if the professional certification(s) is required or preferred. 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Electrical/ETCE 

  • ISTQB Test Automation, Test Manager. 

  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900). 

 

Work Experience 

What is the minimum required level of experience the incumbent would need to perform this job? 

  • Overall experience between 6-12 years 

  • Strong experience in QA/testing roles, preferably in cloud migration projects. 

  • 4+ years of experience as QA Lead 

  • Experience of working in all phases of application or solution development and successful implementation. 

Technical Skills & Specialized Knowledge 

Provide details on any specialized and technical skills set required to perform the job.

  • Test execution and experience of using tools like Selenium, Playwright, Postman, and custom scripts. 

  • Undertaking and enabling automated testing activities in all delivery models. 

  • Collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution and retesting of issues. 

  • Provide regular updates on test progress, risks, and quality metrics. 

  • Integrate functional validation into CI/CD pipelines for automated post-deployment checks. 

  • Leveraging GenAI to optimize automation test development and reduce test execution time. 

  • Strong understanding of functional testing methodologies and QA lifecycle. 

  • Hands-on experience with test management tools (TestRail, ADO). 

  • Expertise in automation tools Selenium, Playwright. 

  • Experience with API testing and automation using JMeter. 

  • Proficiency in scripting languages  Java,  python (preferred) for test automation. 

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and DevOps practices. 

  • Must have: 

  • Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cypress, Git/Github Version Control, Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g. Azure), Implementation of Gen AI for test case & test data generation. 

  • Nice to have:  

  • Copilot and Latest GenAI usage, Familiarity with containerization platforms like Docker, CI/CD 

General Attributes 

Any other characteristics or traits that are essential for the job (e.g. able to negotiate and influence effectively) 

  • Excellent communication and servant leadership skills 

  • Analytical, Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability. 

  • Excellent understanding of Agile delivery methodology and experience in working with Scrum teams in a global setup. 

 

Communication/Interpersonal Skills 

Briefly describe the level of communication skills required 

Consider the following: 1) type of contact (e.g. internal colleagues vs. clients); 2) type of communication (e.g. routine email vs. formal presentation); 3) frequency (e.g. daily vs. ad-hoc); 4) purpose (e.g. clarifying information vs. selling ideas) 

  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication when working with product teams and working with end customers to understand and analyze feedback 

Customer/Client Service 

We depend on all employees to take an attitude of excellence in customer service. 

When describing the expectations of this role, consider the following: 1) level of understanding of clients’ needs; 2) level of anticipation/proactivity to meet those needs; 3) type of solutions (e.g. provide clarification vs. long term solutions) 

  • Understands client’s needs, actively ensuring projects are on time and delivered above expectation.  

  • Strong Facilitation Skills and build trust and make teams share feedback openly. 

 

Problem Solving/Judgement/Decision Making 

Describe the complexity of work and the degree of judgment required for this role. Also, take into consideration the level of innovation/creativity required to solve the typical problems this job encounters. 

  • High level of innovation/creativity required 

  • Creative problem-solving skills 

  • Passion for ongoing personal development, keeping abreast of emerging technology and trends 

 

Accountability/Impact of Decisions 

Describe the extent to which the decisions, actions and results of work performed by the role contribute to, or have impact on, the performance of the organization (e.g. the immediate work unit, functional group, the firm or the clients) 

  • N/A 

Leadership and Coaching 

Describe any leadership or coaching responsibilities this role has. 

  • The test lead will partner with the Architects, Technical leads and Systems team and responsible for defining, building, and executing automation strategies and teams. 

 

Sensory and Physical Efforts 

Describe the extent to which the work requires the incumbent to exert physical effort, and/or to apply sensory concentration and attention which results in physical or mental strain or fatigue. Please specify the frequency, intensity and the duration of effort required. 

  • N/A 

Working Conditions & Travel Requirement (if applicable) 

Describe any unpleasant or hazardous situations that may, under normal circumstances, be encountered on the job (e.g. irregular working hours, dealing with irate customers, travelling). Please specify the frequency with which the situation is likely to occur. 

  • May involve working long and/or irregular hours without additional compensation 

Mandatory skill sets:

Test Automation Lead 

Preferred skill sets:

Test Automation Lead 

Years of experience required:

4+ Years

Education qualification:

BE/B.Tech/M Tech/MCA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Test Automation

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date