Senior Test Lead Python, Selenium

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Job Summary Senior QA Automation Engineer – Python, Playwright, AI-Assisted Testing & Quality Transformation (QCC Applications) Technical Environment & Tools The candidate will be working on Cisco's Quality Command Center (QCC) applications and supporting systems. Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with the following technologies and tools : Operating Systems & Development Environment Linux Windows Python Virtual Environments (venv) Shell/Command Line Operations Development & Collaboration Tools Git BitBucket Jira Jenkins GitHub Databases & Data Platforms Snowflake Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL) MySQL Cassandra AI & Productivity Tools Cursor GitHub Copilot MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations AI-assisted development and test automation tools The candidate should be comfortable configuring, integrating, and utilizing these tools as part of day-to-day testing, automation, debugging, and release activities. Additional Responsibilities Application Integration & Release Validation Perform end-to-end integration testing across application components. Validate UI, API, database, and system-level interactions. Execute regression and release validation testing. Support deployment verification activities. Perform final QA sign-off prior to production release. Validate successful deployment of applications into target environments. Environment & Release Management Verify application functionality across development, QA, staging, and production-like environments. Validate build and deployment artifacts through Jenkins pipelines. Support troubleshooting of deployment and post-release issues. Work Location & Collaboration Expectations Global Working Model The project operates across multiple geographies and time zones. Team members collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams located in the US, Canada, India, and other global locations. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility in work schedules to accommodate critical meetings, stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, production support activities, and cross-functional collaboration. Willingness to provide partial overlap with global teams is required. Strong communication and proactive engagement skills are essential in a geographically distributed environment. Key Responsibilities Senior QA Automation Engineer – Python, Playwright, AI-Assisted Testing & Quality Transformation (QCC Applications) Technical Environment & Tools The candidate will be working on Cisco's Quality Command Center (QCC) applications and supporting systems. Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with the following technologies and tools : Operating Systems & Development Environment Linux Windows Python Virtual Environments (venv) Shell/Command Line Operations Development & Collaboration Tools Git BitBucket Jira Jenkins GitHub Databases & Data Platforms Snowflake Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL) MySQL Cassandra AI & Productivity Tools Cursor GitHub Copilot MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations AI-assisted development and test automation tools The candidate should be comfortable configuring, integrating, and utilizing these tools as part of day-to-day testing, automation, debugging, and release activities. Additional Responsibilities Application Integration & Release Validation Perform end-to-end integration testing across application components. Validate UI, API, database, and system-level interactions. Execute regression and release validation testing. Support deployment verification activities. Perform final QA sign-off prior to production release. Validate successful deployment of applications into target environments. Environment & Release Management Verify application functionality across development, QA, staging, and production-like environments. Validate build and deployment artifacts through Jenkins pipelines. Support troubleshooting of deployment and post-release issues. Work Location & Collaboration Expectations Global Working Model The project operates across multiple geographies and time zones. Team members collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams located in the US, Canada, India, and other global locations. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility in work schedules to accommodate critical meetings, stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, production support activities, and cross-functional collaboration. Willingness to provide partial overlap with global teams is required. Strong communication and proactive engagement skills are essential in a geographically distributed environment. Skill Requirements Must-Have Skills Checklist ✅ Playwright Automation ✅ Python & PyTest ✅ API Testing ✅ UI Testing ✅ Database Testing ✅ Snowflake ✅ MS-SQL / MySQL ✅ Jenkins ✅ Jira ✅ Git / BitBucket / GitHub ✅ Cassandra (preferred) ✅ AI Tools (Copilot, Cursor, MCPs) ✅ Defect Triage & Debugging ✅ Integration Testing ✅ Application Deployment Validation ✅ Linux & Windows Environment Exposure ✅ Global Team Collaboration & Flexible Work Timings Other Requirements Maximum Salary (US): Minimum Salary (US): Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Compensation and Benefits A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year. Disclaimer Privacy Statement Terms of use Sitemap Raise a Grievance We use cookies on our site. Please read more about cookies policy here. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Copyright © 2026 HCL Technologies Limited Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. 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