Material+ - Quality Assurance Automation Lead - Java/Selenium

Srijan: Now Material; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Srijan: Now Material is seeking a Team Lead QA Automation to guide quality engineering for its Retail Pricing Solution. You will architect Java-based automation frameworks, lead UI/functional/regression testing, and drive standards across multiple projects.

You will mentor QA engineers, collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, and Developers, and champion CI/CD automation to speed up releases while ensuring top-quality software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Testing with 4+ years in Automation.
• Strong experience in Java-based automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle).
• Experience in UI, Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing.
• Strong understanding of Automation Framework Design and Development.
• Experience with Git and version control practices.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of defect management and test management tools.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA Automation team in delivering high-quality software for enterprise retail pricing applications.
• Define and implement the automation testing strategy, standards, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, review, and maintain scalable Java-based automation frameworks for UI, functional, and regression testing.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by developing automated test suites for critical business workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects to understand business requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Review functional requirements and identify test scenarios, edge cases, and automation opportunities.
• Lead sprint planning, estimation, task allocation, and QA deliverables within Agile teams.
• Monitor automation execution, analyze failures, and ensure timely defect resolution.
• Mentor and coach QA engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.
• Track QA metrics, automation coverage, defect leakage, and release quality KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation processes, framework architecture, and overall testing efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure a consistent user experience.

Skills

Java automation

Selenium

TestNG/JUnit

Maven/Gradle

UI testing

Functional testing

Automation framework

Git

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Postman

REST Assured

Job description

We are looking for a Team Lead QA Automation to lead the quality engineering efforts for our Retail Pricing Solution.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based automation testing, UI and functional testing, test framework development, and Agile delivery.

You will lead a team of QA engineers, define automation strategies, ensure high-quality releases, and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA Automation team in delivering high-quality software for enterprise retail pricing applications.
• Define and implement the automation testing strategy, standards, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, review, and maintain scalable Java-based automation frameworks for UI, functional, and regression testing.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by developing automated test suites for critical business workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects to understand business requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Review functional requirements and identify test scenarios, edge cases, and automation opportunities.
• Lead sprint planning, estimation, task allocation, and QA deliverables within Agile teams.
• Monitor automation execution, analyze failures, and ensure timely defect resolution.
• Mentor and coach QA engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.
• Track QA metrics, automation coverage, defect leakage, and release quality KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation processes, framework architecture, and overall testing efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure a consistent user experience.

Mandatory Skills

• 812 years of experience in Software Testing with at least 4+ years in Automation Testing.
• Strong experience in Java-based automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle).
• Experience in UI, Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing.
• Strong understanding of Automation Framework Design and Development.
• Experience with Git and version control practices.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of defect management and test management tools.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Good To Have

• Experience with API Automation using REST Assured or Postman.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of SQL for backend validation.
• Experience in the Retail or Pricing domain.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and containerized applications.

(ref:hirist.tech)