QA Automation Lead

Job Description

Staples - QA Automation Lead (BH TBD) Contract to Hire Lead QE Automation Engineer What the Group is Doing: The team is building a platform to streamline operations and automation, focusing on capturing and processing sales orders. In essence, they are developing a subscription program that provides services to breakrooms (e.g., coffee and related offerings). The platform supports customer enrollment, installation requests, billing, coffee spend tracking, and more. What They Are Looking For: They seek strong automation talent to enhance automation coverage. This role requires not only technical expertise but also an understanding of the business context. Additionally, the candidate will provide guidance to the offshore team. Requirements Location Work Arrangement: Chennai, India Prepared to work onsite Contract-to-hire (3+ months) Start timeframe: ASAP Experience Working Hours: Working hours: Overlap from 9:30 AM 1:00 AM ET (minimum 11 AM ET overlap) Flexible schedule: Start late, stay late Interview Process: Two rounds (likely) Technical round Soft skills round Technical Skills Requirements: Strong expertise in Java Selenium for automation Proficiency in UI and API testing Ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests Deep understanding of test strategies, coverage, and best practices Experience with REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured) Strong debugging and analytical skills Experience working in Agile environments Jenkins experience Exposure to Azure (nice to have) Leadership Collaboration: Ability to mentor and lead a small team of QEs Strong collaboration skills with Staples associates, including product managers Effective communication and visual presentation skills Future-Forward Thinking: Interest in AI evolution exploring ways to extract more value and enhance automation using AI.