Automation Engineer

• Lead the design, development and implementation of test automation frameworks with Java and Kotlin .
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for iOS and Android platforms using Appium .
• Build and execute Cucumber scenarios to ensure comprehensive behaviour-driven testing coverage.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of automation tests in Gradle build pipelines.
• Test and validate both native and WebView applications, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Work with nested iframes and resolve automation challenges for web apps involving complex structures.
• Utilize image recognition technologies like OpenCV or GPT-4 Vision for advanced automation scenarios.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and test results, ensuring continuous quality improvements.
• Provide input on automation strategies and contribute to process optimization initiatives.
• Mentor and guide a team of automation engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that automation efforts support overall product quality and delivery timelines.
• Drive innovation in test automation practices, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new tools and technologies as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in Test automation within a software development environment
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning, analyzing technology tradeoffs
• Extensive experience in Java (must) and a strong background in test automation architecture.
• Knowledge of or experience with Kotlin .
• Deep expertise in using Appium for automating both iOS and Android platforms, with a focus on optimizing performance and reliability.
• Strong understanding of native and WebView application architecture.
• Knowledge of Cucumber for behaviour-driven development (BDD).
• Skilled in handling complex web structures, including nested iframes , and resolving related automation challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of image recognition tools like OpenCV and familiarity with AI-driven visual tools such as GPT-4 Vision .
• Hands-on experience with Gradle for build and dependency management.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor teams and drive strategic automation initiatives.