Senior Automation Tester

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📍 Chennai, India

About this role

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.

 

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This Senior Automation Tester position at HCLTech was posted on Oct 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Automation Tester
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