Automation Test Engineer / Test Lead

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer / Test Lead Location: Chennai Experience: 6 to 9 Years Relevant Experience: Minimum 4+ Years in Automation Testing Role Overview A highly skilled Automation Test Engineer is required to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for both UI and API layers. The role involves working in Agile environments, ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium with Java Perform UI and API testing (automation + manual validation where required) Analyze business requirements and convert them into detailed test cases and test scripts Execute automated test suites and analyze test results for defects and improvements Manage defect lifecycle including logging, tracking, and resolution validation Work closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams in Agile sprints Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Ensure test coverage, quality standards, and timely delivery of releases Conduct code reviews and mentor junior QA engineers (for lead-level role) Prepare test reports, metrics, and documentation for stakeholders Requirements Primary Skills Strong experience in Automation Testing Hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver Proficiency in Java programming Experience in API Testing (Postman/Rest Assured) Solid understanding of UI Testing concepts Secondary Skills Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for test management and CI/CD Knowledge of test frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, Maven, etc.) Familiarity with defect tracking tools (JIRA or similar)