SDET Senior Test Lead

HCL Technologies Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to lead testing for Retail/POS systems and drive test automation. The role requires hands-on API and automation work, with strong collaboration across product, design, and development teams in an Agile setting.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in testing retail applications, automation framework development, and end-to-end QA in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in API testing and web services required.
• Proficient with Selenium or similar automation tools.
• Strong SDET principles and test automation framework development.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple testing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• QA resources must be physically present in the Stores Lab to perform testing on customer devices.
• Multiple Store Zero testing for upcoming store deployments and localization testing from US labs.
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans and cases for Retail/POS applications.
• Perform Functional, Integration, System, Regression, and UAT testing.
• Validate POS functionalities including sales, returns, promotions, pricing, loyalty, inventory, and payments.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Conduct API, database, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, track and manage defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, Developers and stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support production releases.

Skills

API testing

Web services testing

Selenium

SDET methodologies

Java/Python/Ruby

Automation framework

Agile

Leadership

Job description

City and County of San Francisco, California

Job Summary

An experiencedSenior QA Engineer with strong expertise in Retail/POS (Point of Sale) systems and test automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail applications, automation framework development, API testing, and end-to-end quality assurance in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• QA resources must be physically present in the Stores Lab to perform testing on customer devices.
• Multiple Store Zero testing for upcoming new store deploymentsLocalization testing from US customer labsValidation for region-specific compliance, including regulatory, tax, language, and business rule requirements
• Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for Retail/POS applications.
• Perform Functional, Integration, System, Regression, and UAT testing.
• Validate POS functionalities including sales, returns, exchanges, promotions, discounts, loyalty programs, inventory, pricing, and payment processing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Conduct API, database, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, track, manage defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support production releases.

Skill Requirements

• 1. Strong experience in api testing and webservices testing
• 2. Proficiency in using automation tools like selenium for web application testing
• 3. In-depth knowledge of sdet (software development engineer in test) methodologies
• 4. Familiarity with programming languages such as java, python, or ruby
• 5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• 6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing processes
• 7. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 8. Good communication and leadership skills

Other Requirements

• Omnichannel Retail and eCommerce integrations.
• Mobile POS testing experience.
• Payment systems and loyalty program testing.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.