Lead Automation Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer who operates at the intersection of modern test automation and Agentic AI systems. This role focuses on designing workflows where AI agents can deliver tests end-to-end while ensuring quality through robust guardrails, validation systems, and security practices. The role is critical in enabling teams to scale productivity and deliver high-quality software in an AI-native development environment.

Experience

• 9 - 12 Years

Location

• Pune

Job Type

• Full time

Education

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic workflows for end-to-end tests delivery using AI agents
• Define and maintain guardrails such as AGENTS.md, validation checkpoints, and test frameworks
• Architect and scale UI and API test automation frameworks
• Write clear, maintainable, and reusable test specifications
• Critically evaluate AI-generated code and test outputs for accuracy and completeness
• Identify and mitigate AI-related security risks such as over-permissions, insecure dependencies, and data leakage
• Establish metrics to measure team productivity and AI impact
• Mentor team members on modern QA practices and AI-driven development workflows

Technical Skills (including Agentic AI)

• JUnit
• Cucumber
• RestAssured
• Selenium
• Playwright
• Cypress
• API testing
• SQL
• Java

Soft Skills

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving AI technologies and tools
• Clear and effective communication, especially in writing specifications
• Ownership mindset focused on team-level impact
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Reviewing the work from junior members in the test automation team and help them grow to use Agentic AI workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
• Exposure to AI safety, governance, and secure system design
• Experience testing microservices or distributed systems
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices

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