[BD] QA Lead (Test Automation, Python, Playwright) at BoschGroup

Build the Future of Intelligent Workflows We’re transforming how Bosch ensures software excellence. Our global development team is building the future, and robust, intelligent testing is paramount to our success. We're not just finding bugs; we're building a culture of quality, powered by advanced automation and continuous improvement. As we scale our innovative solutions for 500,000+ users worldwide, we're seeking a blend of hands-on execution and strategic leadership to elevate our testing capabilities. We’re looking for a Lead Software Tester who expertly balances significant hands-on automation test execution with crucial team leadership and coaching responsibilities. The role requires deep technical acumen in test automation, a strong understanding of complex software architectures, and the ability to mentor and guide junior testers. Critically, you will possess an open mind for the Agentic AI era, inspiring and driving others to leverage AI to dramatically improve our testing processes, efficiency, and overall quality. You’ll be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, while also fostering a collaborative environment where quality is a shared responsibility. Working closely with our cross-functional team, you'll leverage Agile principles to deliver high-quality software efficiently and effectively. If you’re driven by delivering impactful solutions, energized by both individual contribution and team empowerment, and ready to lead quality initiatives at a global scale, join us.   Key Responsibilities: • Team Leadership & Mentorship (30%): • Lead, mentor, and guide a team of up to 5 Quality Assurance Engineers. • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. • Provide technical guidance and support to team members, helping them grow their skills and careers. • Delegate tasks effectively and ensure equitable workload distribution. • Test Strategy & Execution (70%): • Product Requirement: Analyze product requirements and design documents, contributing expertise to ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation. • Test Strategy: Take ownership of, and continuously improve, our existing integration testing strategy. • Test Case: Conduct comprehensive reviews of test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough coverage, accuracy, and adherence to best practices. • Test Execution: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automation frameworks and scripts using Playwright with Python, along with manual testing as a hybrid Tester; drive continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices for automated tests; conduct performance tests. • Test Monitoring & Report: Monitor, analyze, and report on test results, identifying trends and areas for improvement, provide visualization of results using graphical tools. • Team collaboration: closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure testability. • AI leverage: Ability to apply AI-driven solutions across the end‑to‑end testing lifecycle to improve efficiency, coverage, and quality.