Lead Automation Engineer

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specialising in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalise on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents. We enable #HumanFirstDigitalAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Playwright, Selenium, and Java-based test automation. The role involves designing scalable test frameworks, driving CI/CD automation integration, and ensuring high product quality through continuous testing and collaboration with development and QA teams.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and Java.Automate functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test scenarios.Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).Debug and analyze test failures; collaborate closely with developers to resolve defects efficiently.Ensure comprehensive test coverage by building reusable and maintainable automation scripts.Partner with QA, Dev, and Product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.Generate, track, and maintain detailed test reports and metrics.Stay updated on emerging automation tools, frameworks, and QA best practices.Qualifications:8–12 years of hands-on automation testing experience.Required Skills:Strong proficiency in Java for scripting and framework development.Solid experience with Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.Experience with TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber frameworks.Practical knowledge of CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).Strong understanding of Git-based version control systems (GitHub/Bitbucket).Experience in API testing using Postman or RestAssured.Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred Skills:Knowledge of cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).Experience with performance or security testing tools.Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of test data management and mocking frameworks. Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.Group Health Insurance covering family of 4Term Insurance and Accident InsurancePaid Holidays & Earned LeavesPaid Parental LeaveLearning & Career DevelopmentEmployee WellnessEqual Opportunity Statement:Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here.Our Commitment to Environment:Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.