About The Role

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