Lead Engineer (QA)

Alight

6 - 7 years

Chennai

Posted: 16/05/2025

Job Description

[External]

Job Title: QA Automation Tester

Location: Chennai, Gurugram, India

Experience: 6–7 years

Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Tester with hands-on experience in Selenium (Java) and Functionize, preferably in AWS cloud environments. The ideal candidate will design and maintain automated test frameworks, contribute to Agile teams, and ensure software quality through scalable and efficient automation practices. You will collaborate with QA Analysts, Developers, DevOps, and Cloud teams to deliver high-quality software products in a fast-paced Agile setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver (Java) and Functionize for web and API testing.
  • Collaborate with QA and development teams to identify testing needs and implement robust automation coverage.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support automation execution in AWS-based environments.
  • Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for testability and automation opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain test frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, Maven, or Cucumber.
  • Execute functional and regression testing across multi-cloud deployments, particularly in AWS.
  • Monitor and debug failed tests, working with developers to resolve issues quickly.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and deliver high-quality test coverage during sprints.
  • Document test plans, test cases, and test results in test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray.
  • Recommend improvements to automation strategies, QA processes, and toolsets.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 6-7 years of QA experience with strong automation testing expertise.
  • Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java.
  • Hands-on experience with Functionize and automation frameworks.
  • Experience working in AWS cloud environments, including test execution and validation in cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.
  • Understanding of REST API testing and tools like Postman or SOAPUI.
  • Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to microservices and containerized environments (Docker, ECS, EKS).
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
  • Knowledge of AWS services like S3, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, and test integration.
  • ISTQB or relevant automation testing certifications.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 


DISCLAIMER:


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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About Company

Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that powers confident health, wealth and wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our Alight Worklife® platform combines data and analytics with a simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience for people around the world. With personalized, data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout life’s big moments and most important decisions.

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