Lead II - Software Testing- Automation + Java, Selenium
UST • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority
- Automation Engineer; 6–9 years experience; immediate joiners preferred
Stack / tools
Core: Java, Selenium
Test automation: Playwright (nice-to-have), TestNG
CI/SCM: Git
Others: Node.js/JavaScript (for automation scripts)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Create, maintain, and execute automated tests to validate application functionality
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Automate manual test cases; identify, analyze, and resolve automation issues; ensure high test reliability
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Drive defect prevention; collaborate with development teams; ensure delivery of error-free products and strengthen the automation platform
Must-have skills
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Strong programming in Java
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Expertise with Selenium for test automation
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Experience with test management/version control tools (Git) and test frameworks (TestNG)
Nice-to-have
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Playwright
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Knowledge of RCA techniques, test design techniques, and test automation frameworks
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Experience with DevOps integration and continuous testing
Location & work type
Location: Not specified
Work type: Not specified (availability noted as immediate joiners preferred)
Additional context from responsibilities
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Contribute to test design, estimation, risk assessment, and RTM creation
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Manage test plans, schedules, progress reporting, and KPI definition
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Participate in reviews, sign-offs, and stakeholder governance; coordinate test environment and data provisioning
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Focus on test automation coverage, defect leakage reduction, and on-time delivery
Full Description
Role Description
Role Proficiency
Create and Organise testing process based on project requirement and manage test activities within team
Outcomes
Test Estimates and Schedules-. Ensure Test Coverage Produce test results defect reports test logs and reports to evidence for testing Publish RCA reports and preventive measures Ensure Quality of Deliverables Report project metrics and status Ensure adherence of Engineering practices processes and standards Understand and contribute to test automation/performance testing Work with DevOps team when required; to understand testing framework and QA process for implementing continuous testing Manage team utilization
Measures Of Outcomes
Test Script Creation and Execution Productivity Defect Leakage Metrics (% of defect leaked % of UAT defects and % of Production defects) % of Test case reuse Test execution Coverage Defect Acceptance Ratio Test Review efficiency On-time delivery Effort Variance Test Automation Coverage
Outputs Expected
Supporting Organization
Ensure utilization and quality of deliverables prepared by the team Co-ordinate Test Environment and Test Data provisioning
Test Design
Development
Execution
Participate in review walkthrough demo and obtain sign off by stakeholder Prepare Test Summary Report for modules/features
Requirements Management
Analyse Prioritize Identify Gaps; create workflow diagrams based on Requirements/User stories
Manage Project
Participate in Test management Preparing Tracking and Reporting of Test progress based on schedule
Domain Relevance
Identify business processes conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage
Estimate
Prepare Estimate Schedule Identify dependencies
Knowledge Management
Consume Contribute Review (Best Practices Lesson learned Retrospective)
Test Design
Execution
Test Plan preparation Test Case/Script Creation Test Execution
Risk Identification
Identification of risk/issues and prepare Mitigation and Contingency plans
Test & Defect Management
Conduct root cause and trend analysis of the defects
Test Planning
Identify the test scenarios with understanding of systems interfaces and application Identify end-to-end business critical scenarios with less support Create and review the test scenarios and prepare RTM Prepare estimates (time /effort) based on the requirements/User stories Identify scope of testing
Client Management
Define KPIs to the engagement and ensure adherence to these KPIs.
Stakeholder Connect
Handle monthly/weekly governance calls and represent issues for the team
Skill Examples
Ability to Create Review and manage a test plan Ability to prepare schedules based on estimates Ability to track report progress and take corrective measures on need basis Ability to identify test scenarios and prepare RTM Ability to analyze requirement/user stories and prioritize testing Ability to carry out RCA Ability to capture and report metrics Ability to identify Test Data and Test Env. Specifications
Knowledge Examples
Knowledge of Estimation techniques Knowledge of Testing standards Knowledge of identifying the scope of testing Knowledge of RCA Techniques Knowledge of Test design techniques Knowledge of Test methodologies Knowledge of scope identification and planning Knowledge of Test automation tools and frameworks
Additional Comments
Job Description: Automation Engineer. Experience: 6–9 years Availability: Immediate joiners preferred Key Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and execute automated tests to validate application functionality. Automate manual test cases using Selenium with Java / Node.js / JavaScript. Identify, analyze, and resolve automation issues to ensure high test reliability. Drive defect prevention and ensure delivery of error-free products in collaboration with development teams. Work closely with peer automation engineers and developers to strengthen the automation platform. Required Skill Set Strong programming skills in Java. Expertise in Selenium.
Good to Have: Playwright Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git). Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestNG).
Skills
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