Senior Selenium Test Lead - Cucumber, Java

HCL Technologies Limited, a global technology services and solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Selenium Test Lead to work onsite in GB. The role centers on steering the testing effort, shaping automation with cucumber, Selenium and Java, and ensuring high quality across software projects. This is a leadership position built for someone who enjoys guiding a team, crafting scalable test frameworks, and collaborating closely with developers to ship reliable applications.

As a long-established player in the tech services arena, HCL is looking for a hands-on leader who can elevate testing practices and mentor peers. If you thrive on taking ownership of testing strategy, building robust automation, and working in a collaborative environment, this could be a strong fit.

The job blends people management with technical delivery, so you’ll be expected to drive outcomes while supporting your teammates as they grow.

Leading the automation backbone

In this role you’ll guide the design and implementation of test automation frameworks that rely on cucumber, Selenium and Java. You’ll also develop and run automated scripts and scenarios to verify software quality and reliability, ensuring coverage across features and releases.

Collaboration is key as you work with development teams to identify and resolve defects, monitor testing progress, and flag risks so mitigation plans can keep deliveries on track. You’ll also take on a mentoring mantle, sharing best practices and helping junior testers level up their skills.

Must-haves and nice-to-haves

• Strong proficiency with cucumber, Selenium and Java to build and execute automated tests
• Solid grasp of software testing methodologies and industry best practices
• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end test automation frameworks
• Sharp problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Clear communication and demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Certifications in test automation or software testing are a plus

Pay, benefits and practical details

This is a fulltime, onsite position based in GB.

Tips to help you stand out

Lead with your hands-on leadership and automation work using cucumber, Selenium and Java. At the top of your resume, include a line that shows you led a testing team and built an automation framework with cucumber, Selenium and Java.

Demonstrate the must-have skills with concrete projects: describe the automation framework you designed and implemented, how you worked with developers to triage and fix defects, and how you monitored progress and managed risks to meet deadlines.

Prepare to walk through a real automation framework you built, explain your approach to mentoring junior testers, and discuss how you measure testing success in a live project.

Ask about how automation ties into CI/CD and what metrics the team uses to gauge test health and release readiness.