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.