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Williams-Sonoma · Pune, Maharashtra, India

# Lead Software Engineer (QE Automation)

Pune, Maharashtra, India Manager or lead Software Engineering 

Listed on Williams-Sonoma’s official careers site. Posted April 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Williams-Sonoma’s careers site →](https://ehac.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/18327)

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## Job description

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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Apr 16, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 185 days
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India[Apply on Williams-Sonoma’s careers site →](https://ehac.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/18327)

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