Sr. SQE-Automation SME

Protolabs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Protolabs in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer - Automation SME to lead test automation across engineering teams, owning framework design and CI/CD integration. You will mentor junior QAs and drive quality initiatives using modern AI/LLM tools for faster test design and analysis.

The role requires 7–10 years in QA and test automation, solid coding skills, and strong collaboration with DevOps. A proactive, quality-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Strong experience with one or more automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured).
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C#).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and QA best practices.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience using LLMs for test generation, automation, debugging, failure analysis, and self-healing locators.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks.
• Own the overall test automation coverage for all the engineering teams.
• Standardize the overall frameworks, tooling, coverage, and CI/CD benchmarks.

Skills

Test automation

Quality assurance

CI/CD tooling

Programming languages

LLM-assisted testing

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

REST Assured

Git

Job description

Join the team as our new Senior Software Quality Engineer - Automation SME

Hyderabad, India | Software Quality CoE

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands‑on Sr. Software Quality Engineer - Automation SME who is passionate about quality engineering and test automation. This role will be an integral part of the Software Quality Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation frameworks, a quality‑first mindset, and the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and take sound decisions.

Additionally, this role requires leveraging modern AI/LLM tools to enhance productivity in automation, scripting, test design, and result analysis.

What You'll Do:

Framework Ownership & Standardization

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks.
• Own the overall test automation coverage for all the engineering teams.
• Standardize the overall frameworks, tooling, coverage, and CI/CD benchmarks.

Automation Testing & CI/CD Integration

• Perform hands‑on automation testing for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD releases.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

Quality Analysis & Mentorship

• Analyze test results, identify defects early, and ensure timely resolution.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in quality engineering.
• Take ownership of quality‑related decisions and drive improvements proactively.

What It Takes:

Technical

• 7-10 years of hands‑on experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Strong experience with one or more automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and QA best practices.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience using LLMs for test generation, automation, debugging, failure analysis, and self‑healing locators.
• Hands‑on experience with version control systems such as Git.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate quality risks and test strategies.
• Proven ability to make informed decisions and take ownership in fast‑paced environments.
• A team player who can challenge constructively and drive quality excellence.

Mindset

• A strong quality mindset with attention to detail.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and continuously learning.

Nice to Have

• Experience in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or Digital Manufacturing domains.
• Exposure to performance testing, security testing, or test data management.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based testing or containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).