We are looking for an experienced **Lead Automation Tester (.NET)** to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead automation testing efforts, ensuring the delivery of high\-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross\-functional teams to drive innovation and continuously improve testing processes. **Responsibilities** * Lead a team of testers and provide technical guidance to ensure effective test automation strategies * Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, integration, and end\-to\-end testing * Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements and strategies * Execute test plans and analyze results to ensure product quality and performance * Ensure test coverage across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices * Debug test failures and analyze logs to identify root causes of issues * Conduct API testing and simulate user interactions using automation tools * Utilize browser Developer Tools (DevTools) to inspect and debug HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code * Identify and interact with web elements using selectors such as ID, class, XPath, and CSS selectors * Maintain and improve scalable and maintainable test architectures * Organize and prioritize test cases based on criticality and release timelines * Promote quality assurance best practices and continuously improve testing processes **Requirements** * 5\+ years of relevant experience in software testing and automation * At least one year of experience leading and managing development or testing teams * Proficiency with Reqnroll for test management and tracking * Strong experience with RestSharp for API testing and integration * Expertise in the XUnit framework for writing unit and integration tests * Advanced test automation skills, including creating and maintaining automated test scripts * Proficiency in running XUnit tests, analyzing results, and troubleshooting failures * In\-depth knowledge of Playwright for browser automation and end\-to\-end testing * Experience with cross\-browser testing and understanding browser\-specific behaviors * Strong debugging skills, including analyzing logs and browser states to troubleshoot test failures * Knowledge of CSS and HTML for navigating and interacting with webpage elements * Expertise in using browser Developer Tools (DevTools) for debugging and inspecting code * Ability to identify and interact with web elements using selectors such as ID, class, XPath, and CSS selectors * Skilled in diagnosing and fixing layout and styling issues using DevTools * Advanced skills in conducting root cause analysis for test failures * Proficiency in replicating bugs across multiple environments and clearly communicating root causes * Ability to design scalable and maintainable test architectures * Strong skills in organizing and prioritizing test cases based on criticality and timelines * Awareness of security testing concepts such as input validation, authentication, and authorization * Ability to quickly learn and adopt new tools and frameworks as technologies evolve * Fluent English skills (written and spoken) at a B2 level or higher **Nice to have** * Experience with version control systems like Git for code review, branching, and integration testing * Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate testing and deployments * Experience working in a Test\-Driven Development (TDD) environment, writing tests before code implementation * Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and the ability to identify common accessibility issues in web applications