Our story
At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
Our Values:
Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Job Title: QA Automation Tester
Location: Chennai, Gurugram, India
Experience: 4–5 years
Job Type: [Full-Time]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Tester with hands-on experience in Selenium (Java) and Functionize, preferably in AWS cloud environments. The ideal candidate will design and maintain automated test frameworks, contribute to Agile teams, and ensure software quality through scalable and efficient automation practices. You will collaborate with QA Analysts, Developers, DevOps, and Cloud teams to deliver high-quality software products in a fast-paced Agile setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver (Java) and Functionize for web and API testing.
- Collaborate with QA and development teams to identify testing needs and implement robust automation coverage.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support automation execution in AWS-based environments.
- Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for testability and automation opportunities.
- Develop and maintain test frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, Maven, or Cucumber.
- Execute functional and regression testing across multi-cloud deployments, particularly in AWS.
- Monitor and debug failed tests, working with developers to resolve issues quickly.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and deliver high-quality test coverage during sprints.
- Document test plans, test cases, and test results in test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray.
- Recommend improvements to automation strategies, QA processes, and toolsets.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 4+ years of QA experience with strong automation testing expertise.
- Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java.
- Hands-on experience with Functionize and automation frameworks.
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments, including test execution and validation in cloud-based infrastructure.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.
- Understanding of REST API testing and tools like Postman or SOAPUI.
- Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to microservices and containerized environments (Docker, ECS, EKS).
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
- Knowledge of AWS services like S3, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, and test integration.
- ISTQB or relevant automation testing certifications.
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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