Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 607,979 consultants in 55 countries and 180 service delivery centres across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients - helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.TCS sponsors 14 of the world's most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment. TCS generated consolidated revenues of US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.Kindly visit For more details.Position: Senior QA Automation EngineerWork Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite)Yrs of Exp: 10 + Yrs.Role: Full time / Permanent roleJob DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional Skills6+ years of experience in QA Automation Engineering· Strong hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright· Solid programming skills in Java, TypeScript, and Python· Strong SQL skills for database testing and validation· Experience using ALM Octane (or similar test management tools)· Proven experience in defect management and Agile methodologies· Experience leading and working with offshore QA teams· Hands-on experience using GitHub CopilotNice-to-Have / Plus· Experience with API automation (REST, GraphQL)· Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices· Knowledge or hands-on experience in building AI agents or AI-driven automation solutions· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)· Certifications in QA, Agile, or Cloud technologiesSoft Skills· Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)· Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset· Ability to work independently and drive initiatives end-to-end · Collaborative and proactive team playerRoles & ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium and Playwright-based automation frameworks and proven experience in Java, TypeScript, and Python development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in test automation strategy, implementation, offshore team leadership, and technical problem-solving, while working closely with cross-functional Agile teams. Experience with GitHub Copilot and emerging AI-driven testing practices is highly desirable.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Automation Development & Strategy· Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks usingSelenium and Playwright· Implement automated test solutions for UI, API, and regression testing· Drive automation best practices including code reusability, maintainability, and CI/CD integration· Review automation code and ensure adherence to coding standards and testing guidelinesProgramming & Technical Expertise· Develop automation solutions using Java, TypeScript, and Python· Leverage object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and clean coding practices· Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Database & Backend Validation· Perform backend and database validations using SQL queries· Validate data integrity across systems and ensure end-to-end test coverage· Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot data-related defectsTest Management & Quality Governance· Manage test cases, execution cycles, and test artifacts using Micro Focus ALM Octane (or similar test repository tools)· Ensure effective defect lifecycle management, including triage, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking· Provide quality metrics and dashboards to stakeholdersAgile & Collaboration· Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives· Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality at every stage of development· Advocate for shift-left testing and continuous quality improvement Offshore Team Leadership· Lead and mentor offshore/onshore QA team members· Assign work, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of testing outcomes· Provide technical guidance, resolve complex automation challenges, and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions· Establish best practices and improve overall team productivity and automation coverage AI Tools & Innovation· Utilize GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency, code quality, and automation speed· Explore and implement AI-assisted testing approaches where applicable· (Plus) Contribute to or experiment with AI agents, intelligent test generation, or self-healing automation conceptsTCS Employee Benefits Summary:Discretionary Annual Incentive.Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Created: 2026-05-13