We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong Java programming skills and extensive experience in test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of quality control processes, continuous testing practices, and Agile/DevOps methodologies. This role requires a proactive, quality-conscious individual with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Framework Development: Develop, maintain, and design robust test automation frameworks from inception using Java programming.
Test Strategy & Execution: Lead Test Planning/Test Strategy/Test Case creation and execution, including maintaining a Traceability matrix.
Test Data Management: Identify and create/mine test data by querying/retrieving from backend databases/API calls.
Test Automation (UI/API): Implement UI/API test automation using various tools like Selenium, REST Assured, JMeter, Appium, Cucumber, etc., for web and mobile applications.
Quality Control & SDLC: Oversee the end-to-end quality control process, ensuring high standards throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Continuous Testing: Implement and manage continuous testing using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or similar, integrating with CI tools such as GitLab/GitHub.
SQL Proficiency: Write and optimize SQL queries as part of the testing process.
Data Platform Experience: Leverage experience working with data platforms (highly advantageous).
Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively with team members and stakeholders across all levels to drive quality practices. Engage proactively with the QA Manager regarding project statuses and risks, especially within globally distributed teams.
Agile & DevOps Contribution:
Participate actively in Agile/DevOps teams, understanding their concepts, ceremonies, and tools like RALLY and ALM.
Utilize Agile frameworks such as Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
Contribute to the Quality Engineering community by enhancing quality practices.
Implement CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins.
Code Development & Debugging: Develop code with strong debugging skills to identify root causes quickly. Collaborate with developers to ensure systems are designed for reliability, performance, and testability.
Design Patterns & Locators: Apply knowledge of design patterns and coach others on their use. Utilize Page Object modeling for automation and implement CSS and XPath-based locators for element identification.
Service Integration: Leverage SOAP and REST services programmatically via Java.
Cloud/Micro-services: Work with cloud/micro-services architectures and perform integration testing with data virtualization tools.
IDE Proficiency: Use Intellij/Eclipse/My Eclipse IDE for development.
Localization/Internationalization: Understand the impact of localization and internationalization on web and native applications.
Tools Experience: Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cucumber/Jbehave, REST, JSON, GIT.

Required Skills

Experience: 5+ years of experience in testing complex workflows utilizing test automation skills.
Methodologies: Full understanding of Agile methodology/factory model, SDLC, QA, and Defect Lifecycle.
Test Management: Experience with Test Planning/Test Strategy/Test Case creation and execution, including Traceability matrix. Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA/Test Rail) and Test design tools like Hexawise.
Automation Tools: Extensive test automation experience (UI/API) using various tools like Selenium, REST Assured, JMeter, Appium, Cucumber, etc., for web and mobile applications.
Programming: Strong experience in Java programming; any shell scripting will be preferred. Proven track record in developing test automation frameworks from inception.
CI Tools: Proficient/working experience on various CI tools such as GitLab/GitHub.
Cloud Platforms: Skilled in utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure.
SQL: Strong SQL proficiency for test data identification & creation/mining.
Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and ability to collaborate across and within teams.

Good to Have Skills

Understanding of non-functional testing.
Experience working in Agile teams with a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with other programming languages.
Experience with Azure services.

Lead Software Engineer (Testing Automation)

Software Test Engineer - Automation Testing