Sr. Automation Engineer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · Pune District, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Ensure overall quality and provide test sign-off for releases.
- Lead website testing for production releases.
- Provide expertise in test automation and QA.
- Identify process improvements and gaps.
- Act as an escalation point for QA matters.
About the role
Senior QA Engineer - Williams-Sonoma India
Williams-Sonoma India is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our WSI Corporate Technology team in Pune. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, stability, and reliability of Williams-Sonoma’s digital commerce platforms.
Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure overall quality of deliverables and provide formal test sign-off for releases.
- Own and execute testing for production releases in collaboration with business teams.
- Lead website testing efforts and ensure readiness for launch.
- Provide leadership and technical expertise in Test Automation and Quality Assurance practices.
- Monitor QA activities, test results, leaked defects, and conduct root cause analysis.
- Identify areas of improvement and implement process enhancements to improve quality outcomes.
- Act as an escalation point for all matters related to testing and quality assurance.
Qualifications:
- 7–9 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing roles.
- Strong experience in front-end QA for e-commerce websites.
- Well-versed with Agile methodologies and QA processes.
- Thorough understanding of the e-commerce domain.
- Hands-on experience in preparing test scenarios and test cases.
- Ability to identify gaps in existing processes and recommend continuous improvements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business domain knowledge relevant to past project experience.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
About Williams-Sonoma:
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands includes Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow, and Mark and Graham. We operate retail stores globally and our products are available through catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India, to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center is a critical hub for innovation, focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the India Technology Center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.
Key skills/competency:
- Quality Assurance
- Test Automation
- E-commerce
- Agile Methodologies
- Front-end QA
- Test Scenarios
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Release Management
- Software Testing
Skills & topics
- Senior QA Engineer
- Quality Assurance
- Software Testing
- Test Automation
- E-commerce QA
- Agile
- Front-end Testing
- Test Scenarios
- Release Management
- Pune Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7-9 years of QA experience, e-commerce domain knowledge, and Agile methodology expertise.
- Showcase e-commerce expertise: Emphasize your front-end QA experience for e-commerce websites and preparing test scenarios.
- Demonstrate leadership: Detail your experience in providing technical expertise in Test Automation and Quality Assurance practices.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you identify process improvements and handle escalations.
- Research Williams-Sonoma: Understand their brands and their Pune technology center's role in innovation.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Senior QA Engineer role at Williams-Sonoma India?
- The Senior QA Engineer role at Williams-Sonoma India focuses on ensuring the overall quality, stability, and reliability of their digital commerce platforms, driving quality assurance strategies, and leading testing efforts for releases.
- What experience is required for the Senior QA Engineer position?
- This role requires 7-9 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing, with strong front-end QA experience for e-commerce websites, and a thorough understanding of the e-commerce domain.
- Does this Senior QA Engineer role involve test automation?
- Yes, the role requires providing leadership and technical expertise in Test Automation, alongside other Quality Assurance practices.
- What is the work location for this Senior QA Engineer job?
- The work location for this Senior QA Engineer position is Pune, India.
- What is Williams-Sonoma's technology center in Pune focused on?
- The Pune technology center is a critical hub for innovation, focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management, utilizing advanced technologies.
- What kind of degree is preferred for the Senior QA Engineer role?
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
- How does the Senior QA Engineer contribute to process improvement?
- The Senior QA Engineer is expected to identify areas of improvement, implement process enhancements to improve quality outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements to existing processes.