Senior Test Lead
India
Job Description
Senior Test Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Lead to drive our quality assurance strategy and oversee the delivery of robust, high-quality software. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of automated testing frameworks, champion code quality through peer reviews, and ensure flawless deployment across all release gates.

Key Responsibilities

Automated Testing & Framework DesignDesign, develop, and maintain scalable automated unit and integration test suites.Build test automation utilizing industry-standard tools such as UiPath, Selenium, Playwright, or pytest.Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to facilitate continuous testing.Quality Governance & Code ReviewsParticipate in peer code reviews to ensure test scripts are efficient, maintainable, and adhere to best practices.Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on automation techniques and testing standards.Establish quality metrics and reporting dashboards to track test coverage and defect trends.End-to-End Release ValidationOversee and support comprehensive testing cycles across SIT (System Integration Testing) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).Coordinate pre-production release validation to guarantee stable, defect-free deployments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, Development, and DevOps—to align testing efforts with release timelines.

Skill Requirements

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Lead to drive our quality assurance strategy and oversee the delivery of robust, high-quality software. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of automated testing frameworks, champion code quality through peer reviews, and ensure flawless deployment across all release gates.Key Responsibilities:Automated Testing & Framework DesignDesign, develop, and maintain scalable automated unit and integration test suites.Build test automation utilizing industry-standard tools such as UiPath, Selenium, Playwright, or pytest.Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to facilitate continuous testing.Quality Governance & Code ReviewsParticipate in peer code reviews to ensure test scripts are efficient, maintainable, and adhere to best practices.Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on automation techniques and testing standards.Establish quality metrics and reporting dashboards to track test coverage and defect trends.End-to-End Release ValidationOversee and support comprehensive testing cycles across SIT (System Integration Testing) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).Coordinate pre-production release validation to guarantee stable, defect-free deployments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, Development, and DevOps—to align testing efforts with release timelines.

Skill Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 8+ years in software testing with a proven track record in a Test Lead or Senior Automation role.Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience writing automated unit and integration tests using UiPath, Selenium, Playwright, or pytest.Testing Lifecycle: Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), with deep expertise in SIT, UAT, and staging/pre-production environments.Code Quality: Experience conducting technical code reviews and maintaining clean test code repositories.Skills: Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

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 230,000 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 September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.