Sr. QE Automation (Selenium/Cucumber) - Chennai - Citi

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior QE Automation Engineer with strong expertise in test automation using Selenium and BDD frameworks like Cucumber. The ideal candidate will lead automation strategy, build scalable frameworks, and drive quality engineering practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver
Lead implementation of BDD frameworks using Cucumber and Gherkin
Define and drive automation strategy across projects and teams
Develop robust, reusable, and maintainable automated test scripts
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams for quality-driven delivery
Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automation testing
Analyze test results, debug failures, and ensure timely defect resolution
Establish best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level QA engineers
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to system design from a quality perspective
Ensure high test coverage and continuous improvement in test efficiency
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on test automation
Expert-level experience with Selenium WebDriver
Strong hands-on experience with Cucumber (BDD) and Gherkin
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java (preferred), Python, or JavaScript
Experience with testing frameworks like TestNG or JUnit
Strong understanding of automation framework design (POM, Data-Driven, Hybrid frameworks)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies
Experience with API testing (RestAssured, Postman)
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Preferred Skills:
Experience with cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure, Selenium Grid)
Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling)
Experience with mobile automation (Appium)
Understanding of DevOps practices and shift-left testing