Java Selenium-Lead I - Software Testing

UST; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Maharashtra, India, seeks a Quality Automation Lead Engineer with 6+ years of experience to drive test automation strategy and framework development across cloud-native applications.

You will lead automation initiatives, design scalable frameworks, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high product quality and efficient release cycles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software testing and test automation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Karate, Cucumber, TestNG, Jenkins and SQL.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python programming.
• Experience in API testing using REST and SOAP services.
• Solid understanding of Agile, SDLC, STLC and Quality Engineering.
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Excellent analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve test coverage and release velocity.
• Build and execute automated test suites for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Operations teams to ensure quality.
• Implement continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and enforce testing standards, processes, and metrics.
• Develop quality dashboards and reporting for product health visibility.
• Mentor QA engineers, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Identify process improvements and propose automation strategies to boost efficiency.
• Work with globally distributed Agile/Scrum teams.

Skills

Selenium

Karate

Cucumber

Bruno

TestNG

Jenkins

SQL

Java

Python

API testing

Agile methodologies

SDLC

STLC

Quality engineering

Education

BE/BTech or MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

JUnit

Rest Assured

SonarQube

Bamboo

Checkmarx

Fortify

Bruno

Job description

Role Description

Qulity Automation Lead Engineer

Experience: 6+ Years

Education: B.E./B.Tech, BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Automation Lead Engineer to drive test automation strategy, framework development, and quality engineering initiatives across cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise in automation testing, leadership capabilities, Agile practices, and a passion for continuous testing and quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and testing solutions.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve test coverage, reduce manual effort, and accelerate release cycles.
• Build and execute automated test suites for UI, API, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Operations teams to ensure high product quality.
• Implement continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and enforce testing standards, processes, and quality metrics across projects.
• Develop quality dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into product health.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers, assign tasks, prioritize work, and monitor team performance.
• Identify process improvements and recommend automation strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Work effectively with globally distributed Agile and Scrum teams.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of software testing and test automation experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Selenium
  • Karate
  • Cucumber
  • Bruno
  • TestNG
  • Jenkins
  • SQL
• Programming expertise in Java and/or Python.
• Experience in API testing using REST/SOAP services.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, STLC, and Quality Engineering principles.
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Cloud platform experience with AWS and/or GCP.
• Strong Java development experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with TDD/BDD methodologies.
• Hands‑on knowledge of:
  • JUnit
  • Rest Assured
  • SonarQube
  • Bamboo
  • Checkmarx
  • Fortify
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of code quality, code coverage, and continuous delivery practices.

Technical Stack

Automation: Selenium, Karate, Cucumber, TestNG, Bruno

Languages: Java, Python

API Testing: REST, SOAP, Rest Assured

CI/CD: Jenkins, Bamboo

Cloud: AWS, GCP

Quality Tools: SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fortify

Frameworks: Spring Boot, JUnit

Database: SQL

Skills

API Testing, Agile, BDD