Test Automation Lead
Ericsson
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About this opportunity:
We are now looking for a Test Automation Lead, preferably with experience in Hyperscale Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to design and develop Automated Test scripts and frameworks for state-of-the-art Cloud Native Cognitive applications working with Ericsson R&D Global Teams. Your role will include all Test activities related to developing cloud native products that are scalable, maintainable handling large data ingestion, data pipelines and visualizing to the end user, collaborating with backend, frontend, and domain experts. Our focus is ensuring the quality of simple, optimal, scalable software architecture using microservices on lean and agile ways of working. We are organized in cross-functional multi-domain development teams in which we foster continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
What you will do:
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies covering integration, system, regression, performance, security, and UAT testing with maximum automation
Design and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud-based applications within CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with Agile teams to create test plans, cases, and tools while ensuring quality standards
Analyze test results, track defects, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Provide technical leadership in test automation, code reviews, and QA best practices
Participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor team members on testing methodologies
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data protection standards
The skills you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
6+ years in QA roles with 3+ years in test automation
Expertise in automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Robot Framework, etc.)
Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or C#) and scripting (JavaScript, Bash)
Experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Knowledge of relational/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
ISTQB/CSTE certification and MLOps experience are strong pluses
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Agile methodology experience with strong collaboration abilities
Summary
Design and develop automated test scripts for cloud native applications.
Job title
Test Automation Lead
Experience level
6+ years
Industry
software
Location requirements
Cairo, Egypt; remote work not mentioned
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt