What are the responsibilities and job description for the Python Automation Engineer position at HCLTech?
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Python Automation Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: Python Automation Engineer
Job ID: 86763
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Austin, TX
Role/Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer / Lead who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, cross‑geo collaboration, and modern automation frameworks. If you love building scalable automation, influencing quality strategy, and working with global teams, this role will feel like home.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in building robust test automation frameworks.
- Expertise in Playwright or similar modern automation tools.
- Solid understanding of Node.js with JavaScript/TypeScript for service-level and UI automation.
- Experience working with Git (GitHub/GitLab) and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven ability to collaborate across global teams, influence stakeholders, and lead quality initiatives.
- Strong experience in REST API automation, validation, and integration testing.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in Agile Scrum environments.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to CMS or e‑Commerce platforms.
- Experience with agentic AI–driven automation or AI‑assisted testing approaches.
- Mobile automation experience (existing Appium Python based automation can be integrated
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $75,000/Annum
Pay Range Maximum: $116,000/Annum
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
Salary : $75,000 - $116,000