Senior Automation Tester
India
Job Description
Senior Automation Tester
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4-7 years of experience in QA / Software Testing or related role.
  • Strong experience writing, executing and maintaining test plans and test cases with good test design techniques.
  • Ability to think through edge case test scenarios.
  • Hands‑on experience with test automation (any recognised automation tools/frameworks).
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
  • Experience with creating stories, tasks, test cases, test plans, tracking defects/bugs).
  • Experience working in cross‑functional, collaborative teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

 

Desirable / Added Advantage

  • Experience in hardware or tool‑based testing.
  • Exposure to testing complex systems or integrated environments.
  • Experience in performance, usability, accessibility, or security testing.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Proactive in supporting peers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team success
  • Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback
  • Passionate about quality, learning, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, write, execute, and maintain test cases & test plans 
  • Log, track, and manage defects/bugs with clear reproduction steps including edge cases & negative testing and ensuring effective follow‑ups.
  • Validate PBIs (Product Backlog Items) to ensure quality and completeness before release.
  • Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Use Defect Management Tool for managing user stories, PBIs, test cases & test plans.
  • Support regression testing, smoke testing, and functional testing across various modules.
  • Report test results and metrics; ensure timely feedback to development teams.
  • Support continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and best practices.
  • Perform peer reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to shared quality ownership.
  • Collaborate with team members through knowledge sharing and mentoring, promoting consistent and effective testing practices.
  • Ensure appropriate test evidence and traceability are strictly maintained.

 

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

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 223,000 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 June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.