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About the role
8–12 years of overall IT experience with strong expertise in test automation, including hands-on experience with Katalon Studio and Salesforce ecosystem.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Salesforce Automation Lead who can drive automation strategy, design scalable frameworks, and lead end-to-end quality engineering initiatives for Salesforce-based applications. The role demands deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong focus on delivery acceleration through automation, AI, and process optimization.
The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable working as an Individual Contributor (IC) and as a team leader, mentoring teams while actively contributing to complex automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Automation Strategy & Leadership
Define and drive the automation vision, roadmap, and best practices across Salesforce programs.
Lead automation initiatives across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Establish scalable and reusable automation frameworks using Katalon Studio.
Act as the go-to expert for automation architecture and strategy decisions.
- Salesforce Test Automation
Design and implement robust automation suites for Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud).
Automate UI, API, and integration test scenarios using Katalon and supporting tools.
Ensure high test coverage and reliability across releases.
- Framework & Tooling
Build and maintain modular, maintainable, and scalable automation frameworks.
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Establish standards for:
Test data management
Environment handling
Reporting and dashboards
Reusable components and libraries
- CI/CD & DevOps Integration
Set up and optimize continuous testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure automation runs seamlessly across build, deploy, and release cycles.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to enforce quality gates and release readiness checks.
- Delivery Acceleration & AI Adoption
Leverage AI-driven testing approaches (test generation, self-healing scripts, predictive defect analysis).
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation reuse, and delivery acceleration.
Drive adoption of intelligent automation practices to reduce manual effort and cycle time.
- Leadership & Mentoring
Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers to improve:
Technical expertise
Analytical thinking
Quality engineering practices
Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and quality audits.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and ownership.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Architects, and QA teams.
Provide clear reporting on test coverage, execution status, and quality metrics.
Act as a bridge between business requirements and quality engineering execution.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Automation & Tools
Strong hands-on experience in Katalon Studio
Experience with:
UI Automation
API Automation
Data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks
Salesforce Expertise
Strong understanding of Salesforce platform:
Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud
Knowledge of:
Objects, workflows, validation rules
Integrations and APIs
Salesforce release cycles and limitations
Technical Skills
Programming knowledge (Java / Groovy / similar used in Katalon)
Experience with:
Selenium (concepts)
REST/SOAP APIs
TestNG / BDD frameworks (preferred)
DevOps & CI/CD
Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Experience in Git-based version control
Familiarity with containerization or cloud environments is a plus
AI & Process Optimization
Exposure to AI-driven testing tools or methodologies
Ability to identify automation opportunities and efficiencies
Strong mindset towards continuous improvement and innovation
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to balance hands-on work with team leadership
Proven experience in leading automation teams and delivering at scale
Key Characteristics of a Successful Candidate
Hands-on leader who leads by example
Automation-first mindset with strong quality focus
Strategic thinker with execution excellence
Adaptable and fast learner in evolving tech landscapes
Customer-focused with strong ownership and accountability
Nice to Have
Experience with Salesforce testing tools ecosystem
Knowledge of CPQ / Field Service automation scenarios
Exposure to performance testing or security testing
Certifications in:
Salesforce
Automation tools
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