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Job Description
Job Title
Job Summary
Automation Test Engineer (4–6 Years Experience)
The Automation Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and manual tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications. This role works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to identify defects early, improve test coverage, and continuously enhance testing practices. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, ownership of test strategy, and the ability to effectively collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Test Design & Execution
- Design, develop, document, and execute end-to-end automated and manual test cases, test plans, and test procedures
- Own test planning and execution for customer-facing applications
- Perform various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, API, performance, stress, unit, and security testing
- Conduct system and end-to-end testing to validate application functionality and identify enhancement opportunities
- Analyze test results, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution
Automation & Framework Maintenance
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Java with Selenium or Playwright
- Automate functional and API test scenarios to improve test efficiency and coverage
- Optimize test suites to support CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices
Required Skills & Experience
Functional & Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Hands-on experience with both Black Box and White Box testing
- Proficiency in functional testing principles and defect lifecycle management
- Database testing experience using SQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- API testing experience using Postman and Swagger UI
- Automation experience with Java-based Selenium or Playwright
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Tools & Methodologies
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong experience using JIRA and Confluence for test management and documentation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems is a plus
Communication & Collaboration
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business users, technical teams, and management
- Ability to gather requirements, explain technical concepts, and articulate risks and quality concerns clearly
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 4–6 years of experience in Automation and Functional Quality Assurance
The Accurate Way
We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave.
Take ownership.
Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it's what's best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.
Be open.
Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.
Stay curious.
Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.
Work as one.
Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.
Equal opportunities
Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
You must have a right to work in Australia indefinitely that does not involve sponsorship by the Company.
Special Notice
Accurate is aware of schemes involving fraudulent job postings/offers and/or individuals or entities claiming to be employees of Accurate. Those involved are offering fabricated employment opportunities to applicants, often asking for sensitive personal and financial information. If you believe you have been contacted by anyone misrepresenting themselves as an employee of Accurate, please contact [Confidential Information].
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- Accurate will not interview candidates via text or email. Our interviews are conducted by recruiters and leaders via the phone, Zoom/Teams or in an in-person format.
- Accurate will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the Company.
