Senior Automation Test Lead Java, Selenium
United States
Job Description
Senior Automation Test Lead Java, Selenium
Durham, North Carolina

Job Summary

We are seeking a QA Tester to support the Build Phase of a production-grade Underwriting Rules Engine platform. The role involves validating rule execution, APIs, integrations, and non-functional requirements to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance of underwriting decisions. The candidate will work closely with developers, rules engine teams, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable, and audit-compliant system behavior across all environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute test cases for rule validation, decision outputs, and underwriting scenarios
Validate rule execution accuracy, decision routing (approve/refer/decline), and business logic consistency 
Perform API and integration testing across upstream/downstream systems
Design and execute unit, integration, regression, and UAT test cycles
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and regression packs 
Execute non-functional testing including performance, latency, and scalability validation 
Identify, track, and resolve defects and edge cases, including complex rule scenarios
Validate data inputs/outputs, schema correctness, and error handling scenarios
Ensure auditability and traceability of rule execution (logs, explainability, outputs) 
Participate in test planning, reporting, and release validation for production rollout

Skill Requirements

Mandatory Skills
Experience with automation testing (JUnit/Selenium/Test frameworks)
Strong experience in QA testing (functional + integration)
Experience in API testing (REST services, Postman, etc.)
Knowledge of test case design, defect tracking, and SDLC/STLC

Preferred / Good to Have

Experience with Rules Engine testing (Drools or similar platforms)
Understanding of rule-based decision systems and workflows
Exposure to insurance / underwriting domain testing

 

Other Requirements

Other Skills

SQL/NoSQL for data validation
Performance testing exposure (JMeter or similar tools)
CI/CD and Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Git)
Basic understanding of Java-based systems / microservices architecture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Maximum Salary (US):  151000
Minimum Salary (US):  95000
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.