Senior Automation Test Lead Java, Selenium

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance for Oracle Xstore POS implementation and rollout, ensuring store-ready releases with minimal production risk across multi-country deployments and integrations.

The role will own test strategy, execution governance, environment readiness, and defect management across System, Integration, and UAT phases.

Key Responsibilities

A. QA Strategy & Governance

• Define and own QA strategy, test planning, and execution governance for Xstore programs

• Establish entry/exit criteria, environment readiness, and release quality gates

• Drive quality governance across cross-functional teams (Business, Dev, Integration, Deployment)B. End-to-End Testing Ownership

• Lead end-to-end validation across POS workflows, including:

• Sales, returns, tenders, promotions

• Store operations and backend integrations

• Own testing across multiple phases:

• System Testing

• System Integration Testing (SIT)

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Ensure certification of Xstore builds for QA and production readinessC. Integration & Data Validation

• Drive integration testing across upstream/downstream systems including ERP, SAP, SAP CAR, HRMS, etc.

• Validate inbound/outbound data flows across Xstore, XOCS, and integration layers

• Coordinate with dependent systems to ensure end-to-end data validationD. Regression & Compatibility Testing

• Own regression and backward compatibility testing across releases and regions

• Plan automation for repeatable regression scenarios

• Ensure minimal regression leakage during rollout phasesE. Non-Functional & Device Testing

• Oversee NFR validation (performance, stability, reliability)

• Lead POS hardware & peripheral testing (scanners, printers, payment devices)

F. Defect Management & RCA

• Drive defect lifecycle management and prioritization

• Perform root cause analysis and quality improvement actions

• Ensure timely closure aligned with release timelinesG. UAT, Pilot & Rollout Support

• Support and govern:

• UAT cycles and business validation

• Pilot store testing and rollout readiness

• Enable store-ready deployment with minimal disruptionH. Release & Environment Readiness

• Validate:

• Builds, configurations, and upgrades

• Security and platform changes

• Ensure production readiness and stable store operations

Skill Requirements

Core Skills

• Strong expertise in:

• Oracle Retail Xstore POS testing

• POS Functional & Integration Testing

• Regression & Backward Compatibility testing

• Automation using XUnit and Playwright

Testing Capabilities

• Test Strategy & Planning

• Defect Management & RCA

• API & Backend Validation

• Agile/Sprint-based QA delivery

Domain Experience

• Retail POS systems (mandatory)

• Multi-country POS rollout experience (preferred)

• Experience validating:

• Store operations workflows

• Payments, promotions, and omnichannel flows

Other Requirements

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years in QA with strong POS domain exposure

• Proven experience leading end-to-end QA for Oracle Xstore implementations / upgrades

• Experience in large-scale enterprise retail transformations Key Success Metrics

• Zero critical defects in production during rollout

• Successful completion of SIT/UAT with high quality acceptance rates

• Stable store operations during pilot and hypercare

• Minimal regression defects across releases

Stakeholder Interaction

• Business / Store Operations teams

• Development & Integration teams

• Deployment & Rollout teams

• Program / PMO leadership

Nice to Have

• Oracle Xstore certification

• Automation frameworks for POS testing

• Experience with global rollout models (pilot → scale)