Senior Engineer -Automation Testing

Tata Consultancy Services•New York, NY

fulltime

Engineering and Information Technology

5+ years

Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Hands-on Java coding for test automation (Core Java).
Hands-on API/backend automation using Java and Rest Assured.
Strong understanding of REST API testing fundamentals (status codes, payload validation,

negative/edge tests).

Test ownership across Functional, Regression, Integration, and End-to-End testing.
Ability to analyze automation results, debug failures, and work with teams to drive resolution.
Working familiarity with Git and CI pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions).
Comfortable with IDEs, debugging, source control, and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
Experience working in Agile teams and understanding of SDLC.
Familiarity testing in cloud environments; AWS exposure preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, implement, and execute automated API/backend tests using Java and Rest Assured.
Define and execute test coverage across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end

scenarios.

Create/maintain test plans, test cases, and documentation; keep them current with product

changes.

Run automation in CI, interpret failures, perform triage, and collaborate with developers to fix

issues.

Maintain and improve automation suites, test data, and utilities to increase reliability and signal.
Participate in requirement and design discussions to ensure testability and quality early in the lifecycle.
Ensure best practices in automation (readability, maintainability, deterministic tests, code hygiene).
For senior leveling (SDET III): design/enhance automation frameworks, solve complex automation challenges independently, set/enforce script quality standards through reviews, and influence overall test strategy for features/services.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to explain issues clearly with

evidence.

Collaboration across QA, Dev, Product, and DevOps; drives closure and accountability.
Mentoring/peer reviews (expected at senior level) and proactive risk identification.
Bias for action, ownership mindset, and continuous learning.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 a year

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE