Test Automation Engineer (G+D)

Job Description

Position

Automation Engineer

Location

India

Summary As an Automation Engineer, you are responsible for spearheading the automation initiatives within the software testing lifecycle. Your duties encompass the planning, development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with the development and testing teams to align automation strategies with project deliverables, ensuring seamless integration and optimal test coverage. Your expertise will play a critical role in accelerating testing processes and improving software quality. Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in test automation, including planning, strategy development, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test managers, project leaders, and software architects to define test automation strategies and architecture aligned with development goals.
• Select and implement appropriate automation tools and frameworks that integrate seamlessly into the development and CI/CD pipeline.
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using advanced testing tools, with a focus on improving efficiency, test coverage, and supporting end-to-end testing.
• Convert manual test cases into automated scripts in coordination with the manual testing team to streamline testing efforts.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for regression, sanity, and smoke testing to ensure continuous system performance and reliability.
• Manage test environments and staging areas to support test execution and analysis.
• Enhance and maintain performance and non-functional testing strategies, including security and fuzz testing.
• Analyze automation test results, identify defects or gaps, and iterate on test strategies for improved precision and stability.
• Troubleshoot customer-reported issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to stay informed of code changes and evaluate their impact on existing test frameworks.
• Generate detailed reports on test automation results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.

Required Skills Technical Proficiency

• Strong hands-on experience in test automation for Java and Javascript/Typescript based applications.
• Proficient in automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright, REST-assured and Postman.
• Experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL) and writing complex SQL queries.
• Experience with scripting languages and test data management techniques.
• Hands-on experience with virtualized environments, VMs, Docker, and Cloud platforms (cloud experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools; experience with Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Solid understanding of version control systems, especially GIT.
• Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems for test execution and analysis.

Quality Assurance Foundations

• Strong background in UI, API, performance, and non-functional testing.
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues.
• Knowledge of Agile and Iterative software development methodologies.
• Ability to manage test variants in highly configurable applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly documenting and presenting test findings.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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