Join the team as our new Senior Software Quality Engineer - Automation SME
Hyderabad, India | Software Quality CoE
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Sr. Software Quality Engineer - Automation SME who is passionate about quality engineering and test automation. This role will be an integral part of the Software Quality Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation frameworks, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and take sound decisions.
Additionally, this role requires leveraging modern AI/LLM tools to enhance productivity in automation, scripting, test design, and result analysis.
What You'll Do:
Framework Ownership & Standardization
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks.
- Own the overall test automation coverage for all the engineering teams.
- Standardize the overall frameworks, tooling, coverage, and CI/CD benchmarks.
Automation Testing & CI/CD Integration
- Perform hands-on automation testing for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
- Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD releases.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
Quality Analysis & Mentorship
- Analyze test results, identify defects early, and ensure timely resolution.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in quality engineering.
- Take ownership of quality-related decisions and drive improvements proactively.
What It Takes:
Technical
- 7-10 years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
- Strong experience with one or more automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, etc.).
- Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.).
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and QA best practices.
- Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Experience using LLMs for test generation, automation, debugging, failure analysis, and self-healing locators.
- Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate quality risks and test strategies.
- Proven ability to make informed decisions and take ownership in fast-paced environments.
- A team player who can challenge constructively and drive quality excellence.
Mindset
- A strong quality mindset with attention to detail.
- Hands-on, proactive, and continuously learning.
Nice to Have
- Experience in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or Digital Manufacturing domains.
- Exposure to performance testing, security testing, or test data management.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Knowledge of cloud-based testing or containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
Skills Required
- 7-10 years hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation
- Strong experience with automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured)
- Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C#)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Experience using LLMs for test generation, automation, debugging, failure analysis, or self-healing locators
- Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and QA best practices
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to mentor junior QA engineers and drive quality decisions
- Experience in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or Digital Manufacturing domains
- Exposure to performance testing, security testing, or test data management
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Knowledge of cloud-based testing or containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
Protolabs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protolabs and has not been reviewed or approved by Protolabs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broadly available and described as good to excellent. Additional protections like short- and long-term disability and life insurance bolster the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A starting PTO allotment plus paid holidays, along with added wellness and volunteer time, is emphasized, with some roles noting PTO growth over tenure. Paid caregiver leave appears in postings and supports flexibility for life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered, supporting long-term savings. This foundation is frequently cited alongside core financial benefits as a strong element of total rewards.
Protolabs Insights
What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
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