Lead Test Automation Engineer

About Us:Marriott International Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, was founded in May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A&W root beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, Marriott International today has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating approximately 9,000 properties and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.From such humble beginnings to becoming the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International has never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve its customers, provide opportunities for its associates, and grow their business. At Marriott Tech Accelerator center (MTA), Hyderabad, India, Marriott is exploring the world we live in and all its possibilities. At Marriott Tech Accelerator, we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences. Marriott Tech Accelerator center is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Marriott Tech Accelerator will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, Marriott International. Role Title: Senior Quality Engineer I Position Summary:Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Automation Quality Engineer to join our Business Process Validation (BPV) team. The team validates our new travel ecosystem and functions as intended allowing end-users to execute core business processes across the travel journey.Candidates will work across multiple products & engineering teams to lead automation strategy and execution for BPV end-to-end testing. Drive test planning, script development, and integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.Job Responsibilities:Assist in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for end-to-end flows.Participate in test planning and contribute to automation strategy.Lead development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks.Drive automation strategy and participate in test planning for quarterly releases.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliability.Execute manual test cases across multiple systems and user personas (Guest and Associate).Execute automated tests and analyze results.Review and interpret test scripts and associated data requirements.Document test activities and support defect management.Analyze test results, report defects, and support resolution.Mentor junior automation engineers and testers.Collaborate with squad leaders and testers to ensure comprehensive coverage.Assess and implement automation impact analysis for releases.Contribute to process improvement and documentation.Core Work Activities:Test Preparation:Assist in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for end-to-end flows.Collaborate with testers and team leads to define automation scope and strategy for releases.Identify test cases suitable for automation based on risk, complexity, and frequency.Analyze requirements and system architecture to design effective automated test scenarios.Clarify technical details with developers and product owners as needed.Create and maintain automated test scripts for end-to-end flows using appropriate tools (e.G., TOSCA, Selenium, Cypress).Review and update automation scripts to reflect changes in functionality or system architecture.Develop or source test data required for automated test execution.Ensure data is reusable and supports a variety of test scenarios.Configure and validate automation frameworks and test environments.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution.Maintain documentation for automation strategy, scripts, data, and environment setup.Communicate automation readiness and any issues to squad leaders or senior team members.Test Execution:Lead and contribute to test planning, including defining scope, objectives, and coverage for quarterly releases.Design, develop, review, and modify test scripts and end-to-end flows to ensure comprehensive validation.Execute complex test cases across systems and personas, identifying gaps and surfacing issues.Maintain detailed records of test activities, defect submissions, and retesting outcomes.Mentor junior testers, providing guidance on test planning, scripting, and execution.Collaborate with squad leaders and automation engineers to align on best practices and test coverage.Participate in process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, and training sessions.Apply hospitality industry knowledge to enhance test scenarios and coverage.Skill and Experience:4+ years in test automation and software testing.Strong experience with automation tools (e.G., TOSCA, Selenium, Cypress).Proficiency in programming languages (e.G., Java, Python, JavaScript).Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems.Hospitality industry experience preferred.Education and Certifications:Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.Work location: Hyderabad, India.Work mode: HybridMarriott’s core values:At Marriott, our core values make us who we are. We believe that success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world. Being part of Marriott Tech Accelerator means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.