Senior Automation Test Lead - ETL, DW Automation

Experience: 15 to Not Available years

Location: Chennai, India

Skills: Java, BDD with Cucumber, REST Assured, Kafka, WebSocket, Selenium, Azure Test Plans, HP QC, SQL, Linux, Windows, CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, TFS, Azure DevOps, Selenium Grid, Playwright, Jest, microservices architecture, cloud automation testing, ETL, data warehouse automation, JMeter

Job Summary
Automation Testing Engineer

Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust UI and API test automation frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and testability of acceptance criteria.
Drive testing activities across squads including test scheduling, data alignment, and environment setup.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
Review product designs and bring testing vision to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Troubleshoot issues, analyze logs, and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
Demonstrate robust work ethic and ability to work independently, as well as in an Agile environment.

Skills Required
15+ years of experience in automation testing across UI and API layers.
Proficient in Java, BDD with Cucumber, and REST Assured for API testing.
Strong experience in building and enhancing automation frameworks from scratch.
Hands-on experience with Kafka, WebSocket, and REST API testing.
Familiarity with Selenium, Azure Test Plans, HP QC, and other testing tools.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Experience in Linux and Windows (.NET) environments is an added advantage.
Strong understanding of engineering and testing procedures, including:
• Integration and regression test suite development
• Test script writing using BDD or TDD
• Use of Cucumber or similar frameworks
• CI/CD pipeline integration with tools like Git, Jenkins, TFS, and Azure DevOps
• Batch runs and Selenium Grid setup
Experience in Agile/Scrum DevOps teams and lifecycle management tools.




Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Playwright, Jest, and Selenium.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
High-level technical writing and documentation skills.
Exposure to microservices architecture, infrastructure testing, and Java development.
Comfortable with collaboration, open communication, and driving cross-team testing initiatives.
Familiarity with leading conferences and trends in DevOps and Test Automation.

Key Responsibilities
1. Plan, design, and execute test strategies for cloud applications, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.
2. Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks for efficient and reliable testing processes.
3. Lead and mentor the testing team to deliver high-quality results within the stipulated timelines.
4. Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify testing requirements and priorities.
5. Perform ETL testing and ensure data accuracy and integrity in data warehouse automation projects.
6. Develop test cases, scenarios, and scripts to validate data transformations and load processes.
7. Monitor test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues promptly.
8. Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to cloud testing and data automation processes.

Skill Requirements
1. Proven experience in cloud automation testing, ETL, and data warehouse automation.
2. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices in cloud environments.
3. Proficiency in creating and executing automation scripts using tools like Selenium, JMeter, or similar.
4. Familiarity with ETL processes, data validation, and data reconciliation techniques.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address testing gaps effectively.
6. Ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
7. Certifications in cloud testing, automation testing, or related fields would be a plus.

Other Requirements
Relevant certifications in Cloud Testing, Automation Testing, or ETL/DW Automation are beneficial.

📌 Senior Automation Test Lead ETL, DW Automation (Chennai)
🏢 HCL Technologies
📍 Chennai