Job Title:
Lead Automation Engineer
Company: R Systems
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Created: 2026-05-17
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About the CompanyR Systems is a Blackstone portfolio company and a leading digital transformation and digital product engineering leader that designs and builds next-gen products, platforms, and digital experiences, empowering clients across various industries to overcome digital barriers, put their customers first, and achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency.We constantly innovate and bring fresh perspectives to harness the power of the latest technologies like Cloud, Automation, AI, ML, Analytics, Mixed Reality, etc. Our 5000+ technology experts across 26 locations globally are driven to explore new digital paths, leaving no stone unturned in our quest to deliver business solutions that create meaningful impact.Our strong product engineering mindset and capabilities allow us to partner with the technology industry, which is no longer limited to ISV and SaaS enterprises, but also includes Telecom, Media, FinTech, InsurTech, and HLS leaders across the globe.About the RoleWe are looking for highly skilled Katalon Automation Lead/Architect with strong expertise in framework architecture, CI/CD implementation, and scalable automation solutions.ResponsibilitiesTest Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain test automation scripts using Katalon Studio.Implement automated test cases and frameworks to ensure effective test coverage for applications.Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing of applications to validate functionality, usability, and performance.Identify, document, and report defects in a clear and concise manner, tracking them to closure.Scripting: Write and maintain scripts to support test automation, ensuring high reusability and efficiency.Collaborate with developers to integrate testing scripts within the CI/CD pipeline.Test Planning and Strategy: Work closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements and contribute to test strategy and planning.Define test cases and scenarios based on functional specifications and technical specifications.Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the testing process and implement best practices to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.Stay updated with the latest trends and practices in test automation and manual testing.Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to ensure quality product releases.Communicate testing progress, results, and issues to relevant stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing of applications to ensure they meet specified performance criteria.Analyze performance test results and provide recommendations for improvements.Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing processes, test cases, and results.Provide insights and reports on test coverage and quality metrics to management.Mentoring and Training: Mentor junior team members on best practices in automation testing and Katalon Studio usage.Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills in automation.Required SkillsProficient in Katalon Studio for test automation.Strong experience in both manual and automation testing.Solid scripting skills to support automation efforts.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Effective communication and collaboration skills. Preferred SkillsKatalon Studio, Groovy, Designing framework from scratch, Team leading