Lead Software Engineer (QE Automation)
About Williams-Sonoma
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the 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 are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as 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.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer who operates at the intersection of modern test automation and Agentic AI systems. This role focuses on designing workflows where AI agents can deliver tests end-to-end while ensuring quality through robust guardrails, validation systems, and security practices. The role is critical in enabling teams to scale productivity and deliver high-quality software in an AI-native development environment.
Impact of the Role
Enable teams to scale productivity through AI-driven automation
Ensure delivery of high-quality software in an AI-native development environment
Establish robust guardrails, validation systems, and security practices
Drive adoption of Agentic AI in test automation workflows
Technology Platforms You Will Work On
JUnit, Cucumber, RestAssured
Selenium, Playwright, Cypress
SQL and backend validation systems
Java or similar programming languages
Agentic AI systems and workflows
Prompt and instruction design frameworks (e.g., AGENTS.md)
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement agentic workflows for end-to-end test delivery using AI agents
Define and maintain guardrails such as AGENTS.md, validation checkpoints, and test frameworks
Architect and scale UI and API test automation frameworks
Write clear, maintainable, and reusable test specifications
Evaluate AI-generated code and test outputs for accuracy and completeness
Identify and mitigate AI-related security risks such as over-permissions, insecure dependencies, and data leakage
Establish metrics to measure team productivity and AI impact
Mentor team members on modern QA practices and AI-driven development workflows
Review the work from junior members in the test automation team and help them grow to use Agentic AI workflows
Qualifications
Strong experience with test frameworks such as JUnit, Cucumber, RestAssured, and mock frameworks
Expertise in UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
Solid understanding of API testing and backend validation strategies
Strong SQL skills for data validation and debugging
Proficiency in Java or similar programming languages
Understanding of Agentic AI systems, workflows, and prompt or instruction design
Ability to design test strategies for AI-generated code and workflows
Experience assessing AI outputs and improving reliability
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving AI technologies and tools
Clear and effective communication skills
Ownership mindset with focus on team-level impact
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
Exposure to AI safety, governance, and secure system design
Experience testing microservices or distributed systems
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of experience in test automation or software engineering
Why Join Williams-Sonoma
Work on cutting-edge AI-driven test automation solutions
Opportunity to shape next-generation quality engineering practices
Be part of an innovation-driven technology environment
Contribute to scalable and intelligent software delivery
Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the 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 are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
