Lead Software Engineer (QE Automation)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge AI-driven test automation solutions

Opportunity to contribute to scalable and intelligent software delivery

Innovative technology environment

Job summary

A leading home goods company is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer in Maharashtra. This role focuses on creating innovative workflows that integrate AI into test automation. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in test automation, proficiency in various testing frameworks, and a strong understanding of AI technologies. This position offers the opportunity to shape quality engineering practices within an innovation-driven technology environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test automation or software engineering.
• Ability to design test strategies for AI-generated code and workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic workflows for end-to-end test delivery using AI agents.
• Identify and mitigate AI-related security risks.
• Mentor team members on modern QA practices.

Skills

Test frameworks (JUnit, Cucumber, RestAssured)

UI automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)

API testing

SQL skills

Java or similar programming languages

Agentic AI systems

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer who operates at the intersection of modern test automation and Agentic AI systems. This role focuses on designing workflows where AI agents can deliver tests end-to-end while ensuring quality through robust guardrails, validation systems, and security practices. The role is critical in enabling teams to scale productivity and deliver high-quality software in an AI-native development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic workflows for end-to-end test delivery using AI agents
• Define and maintain guardrails such as AGENTS.md, validation checkpoints, and test frameworks
• Architect and scale UI and API test automation frameworks
• Write clear, maintainable, and reusable test specifications
• Evaluate AI-generated code and test outputs for accuracy and completeness
• Identify and mitigate AI-related security risks such as over-permissions, insecure dependencies, and data leakage
• Establish metrics to measure team productivity and AI impact
• Mentor team members on modern QA practices and AI-driven development workflows
• Review the work from junior members in the test automation team and help them grow to use Agentic AI workflows

Technology Platforms

• JUnit, Cucumber, RestAssured
• Selenium, Playwright, Cypress
• SQL and backend validation systems
• Java or similar programming languages
• Agentic AI systems and workflows
• Prompt and instruction design frameworks (e.g., AGENTS.md)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Qualifications

• Strong experience with test frameworks such as JUnit, Cucumber, RestAssured, and mock frameworks
• Expertise in UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
• Solid understanding of API testing and backend validation strategies
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and debugging
• Proficiency in Java or similar programming languages
• Understanding of Agentic AI systems, workflows, and prompt or instruction design
• Ability to design test strategies for AI-generated code and workflows
• Experience assessing AI outputs and improving reliability
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving AI technologies and tools
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ownership mindset with focus on team-level impact
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
• Exposure to AI safety, governance, and secure system design
• Experience testing microservices or distributed systems
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of experience in test automation or software engineering

Why Join Williams-Sonoma

• Work on cutting-edge AI-driven test automation solutions
• Opportunity to shape next-generation quality engineering practices
• Be part of an innovation-driven technology environment
• Contribute to scalable and intelligent software delivery