Lead Software Engineer in Test

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities - Prepare test plans, test strategies, test scenarios, and test cases based on business requirements. - Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test suites . - Design and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript/Java . - Build and maintain REST Assured-based API automation frameworks . - Leverage AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, or similar tools) to improve productivity and automate test development. - Implement and utilize Agentic AI workflows for intelligent test generation, test maintenance, self-healing locators, and automated test execution. - Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, End-to-End, API, and Performance Testing. - Execute load and performance testing using JMeter . - Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through closure. - Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases. Required Skills - 4–7 years of experience in Software Testing. - Strong experience in Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test Case Writing, and Test Execution . - Hands-on experience in Manual Testing , Bug Reporting , and Defect Management . - Strong experience with Playwright Automation using TypeScript . - Experience with Agentic AI workflows for test automation and AI-assisted software testing. - Proficiency in using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar AI coding tools for automation development and productivity enhancement. - Strong proficiency in Java . - Experience in REST API Testing and API Automation using REST Assured Framework . - Hands-on experience with TestNG and Maven . - Knowledge of JMeter and Performance Testing concepts (Load, Stress, Volume, and Scalability Testing). - Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (Jenkins preferred). - Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. - Knowledge of SQL and database validation. - Exposure to Allure/Extent Reports and test reporting frameworks. - Understanding AI-driven test generation, self-healing automation frameworks, and intelligent test analytics. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.