Quality Consultant – Lead SDET (Playwright, Selenium, API Testing) | UnitedHealth Group Hiring in Gurugram

Job Description

Position: Lead SDET / Quality Consultant
Location: Gurugram, India
Department: Technology

About Us

UnitedHealth Group is a global leader in healthcare technology, helping millions access better care and outcomes. Join us in a culture driven by inclusion, growth, and impact.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on SDET Lead who will set the standard for quality across our engineering teams. In this role, you’ll lead automation strategy, build test frameworks, and integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines. You will also mentor others, work with cross-functional teams, and help drive release quality and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and API testing tools

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Sauce Labs)

• Leverage GenAI tools or techniques to improve test coverage, generate test cases, and optimize testing workflows

• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, product teams to ensure quality is baked in

• Execute manual testing for complex or exploratory test scenarios

• Define test strategies and plans across modules or end-to-end systems

• Track test metrics, defects, and quality KPIs

• Mentor junior testers and evangelize quality best practices

• Be open to reassignments, shift changes, or work location flexibility per business needs

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent from reputed institutions

• 6+ years in software testing/quality roles with strong focus on automation

• Deep experience in API & UI automation

• Proficiency in test design, coding, debugging

• Knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and codable deployment practices

• Working experience or exposure to tech stack including:
   • Backend: Java, Spring / Spring Boot, REST, AWS
   • Middleware: Kafka ecosystem, Cassandra or NoSQL
   • Testing tools: JUnit, Gatling, Selenium, Playwright
   • DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub, Sonar, Fortify
   • Others: JMeter, Groovy

• Familiar with Agile (Scrum / Kanban) methodology

• Strong fundamentals in Core Java, REST, and Cloud (especially AWS)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using AI/ML/GenAI for test generation or test optimization

• Exposure to large scale distributed systems

• Ability to influence and lead cross-team quality initiatives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and technology

• Strong career growth, learning, and mentorship opportunities

• Inclusive work culture with meaningful impact

• Competitive benefits and performance incentives

Salary Range

 Based on current industry data in India (especially in Gurugram region):

* These are ballpark ranges. For context:

• Glassdoor reports typical SDET base salaries in India ranging from ₹7 L to ₹15 L for less senior roles.

• For lead roles in Gurugram, more premium ranges (₹19.5 L average) have been observed.

• Salaries for senior SDET roles in India can climb higher, depending on skills, domain, and company.

You may fine-tune the final offer based on candidate experience, domain fit, and internal salary bands.