Senior SDET Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 4+ years Location: Chennai JobType: full-time We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior SDET Engineer with 4–7 years of experience in automation testing to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java , Selenium , and test automation frameworks , with a passion for building scalable, reliable, and maintainable quality engineering solutions. In this role, you will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through robust automated testing practices. You will play a key role in designing automation strategies, improving test coverage, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation test frameworks using Java and Selenium. - Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications and APIs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios. - Identify, document, track, and verify software defects throughout the development lifecycle. - Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning to ensure quality is embedded from the start. - Continuously enhance automation frameworks for improved performance, maintainability, and reliability. - Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable releases. - Perform regression, smoke, functional, and integration testing using automated solutions. - Analyze test execution results and provide actionable reports and recommendations. - Mentor junior QA engineers and promote quality engineering best practices across the team. Must-Have Skills - 4–7 years of hands-on experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation. - Strong proficiency in Java programming. - Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver for web automation testing. - Solid understanding of automation testing principles , test design techniques, and framework development. - Experience creating reusable test scripts and maintaining automation suites. - Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. - Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Skills - Experience with API testing and REST services. - Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. - Knowledge of TestNG or JUnit frameworks. - Familiarity with version control systems like Git. - Understanding of performance and cross-browser testing concepts. - Experience working with SQL databases and writing basic queries. - Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms is an added advantage. What We're Looking For - A quality-first mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams. - Strong ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering reliable software. - Enthusiasm for learning new tools, technologies, and modern testing practices. - Ability to drive automation initiatives and contribute to engineering excellence.