Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Incentive

Medical Coverage

Parental Leaves

401K Plan

Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in New Jersey seeks a QA lead with hands-on Playwright experience in TS/Python to guide automated testing across UI, API, and databases. You will build and maintain scalable automation components and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

Responsibilities include owning the test strategy, mentoring QA analysts, and ensuring coverage, governance, and continuous improvement. BFSI project exposure and a strong benefits package are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript and/or Python.
• Proven expertise in UI, API, and Database test automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript, with the ability to build and maintain scalable automation frameworks/reusable components.
• Exposure to API testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test reporting frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted test automation tools or intelligent automation frameworks is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of functional testing, including the ability to: Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and execute functional, integration, progression, and regression test scenarios.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to ensure complete test coverage.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments with a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of QA analysts, ensuring effective task allocation and delivery tracking.
• Establish QA governance, standards, and quality benchmarks across projects.
• Own the test strategy for manual testing, including scope, approach, tools, and timelines.
• Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, and system testing activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related activities for business and IT stakeholders.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and architects to ensure quality alignment with requirements.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives in QA practices.
• Mentor and guide junior QA team members, enhancing their testing skills and domain knowledge.

Skills

Playwright (TS/Python)

UI/API/DB automation

Python

TypeScript

CI/CD, Git, test reporting

AI-assisted automation

Agile/Scrum

Functional testing

Tools

Mainframe testing

Job description

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript and/or Python.
• Proven expertise in UI, API, and Database test automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript, with the ability to build and maintain scalable automation frameworks/reusable components.
• Exposure to API testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test reporting frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted test automation tools or intelligent automation frameworks is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of functional testing, including the ability to:
• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and execute functional, integration, progression, and regression test scenarios.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to ensure complete test coverage.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments with a quality-first mindset.

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript and/or Python.
• Proven expertise in UI, API, and Database test automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript, with the ability to build and maintain scalable automation frameworks/reusable components.
• Exposure to API testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test reporting frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted test automation tools or intelligent automation frameworks is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of functional testing, including the ability to:
• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and execute functional, integration, progression, and regression test scenarios.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to ensure complete test coverage.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments with a quality-first mindset.

Nice To Have Skills

• Knowledge of the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain
• Experience with Mainframe testing, including validation of legacy applications and integration testing with distributed systems.

Roles & Responsibilities
QA Leadership & Governance

• Lead and manage a team of QA analysts, ensuring effective task allocation and delivery tracking.
• Establish QA governance, standards, and quality benchmarks across projects.

Test Strategy & Execution

• Own the test strategy for manual testing, including scope, approach, tools, and timelines.
• Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, and system testing activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related activities for business and IT stakeholders.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and architects to ensure quality alignment with requirements.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Perform internal and external quality assurance checks for deliverables.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives in QA practices.

Mentoring & Capability Development

• Mentor and guide junior QA team members, enhancing their testing skills and domain knowledge.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the QA team.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify testing risks early and provide mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory quality standards (especially relevant for BFSI projects).

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Cert ification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: 125,000 - $130,000 a year
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE"}