Automation Engineer - Engineer II - Quality & Testing (IN)

This role is responsible for working closely with other teams to understand requirements and define, deploy, and improve testing environments at each stage of software development life cycle. Engineers II implement quality assurance objectives and processes, monitor and evaluate testing results against the predetermined objectives, and apply recommended actions for improvements. They work on medium to complex testing tasks within multiple development environments and needing multiple areas of testing technology competency. They assist in translating the functional requirements into designing testing environments, making test plans, and monitoring quality KPIs. They also troubleshoot medium complexity software quality issues and ensure testing is done as per plan.

Responsibilties :

• Design, develop, and implement automated workflows and processes using appropriate tools and technologies.
• Write and maintain scripts and code necessary for automation using programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Integrate automated solutions with existing systems and platforms to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure compatibility and performance of automation systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the functionality and performance of automated systems.
• Identify and resolve issues or bugs in automation scripts and processes.
• Monitor automated systems to ensure they are functioning as expected.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates to automation systems to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of automation processes, scripts, and configurations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on automation initiatives and outcomes for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency through automation.
• Stay updated with the latest automation technologies and industry trends to recommend new tools and practices.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in system/software quality and testing.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience with automation tools and technologies (TOSCA, Selenium, Jenkins)
• Excellent ability to self-manage and assertive communication
• Proactive individual with an ability to contribute to organization automation process improvements and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with Test management Tools (ALM Octane, QC, JIRA)
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Associate in Software Testing
• Certified Software Quality Analyst
• Certified Test Engineer

Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Learning Agility
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Technical Skills:

• Automated Screening and Testing
• IT Controls
• Software Testing Frameworks
• Technical Documentation
• Test Script Writing & Deployment

Tools Knowledge:

• API Testing Tools like Postman, SoapUI, TestCollab
• Software Frameworks like Visual Basic, C#, Powerbuilder, .Net
• Automated Testing Tools like WinRunner and LoadRunner
• Bug Tracking Software
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage, ASW, SAP
• Functional Testing Tools like Selenium, Cucumber
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Programming Languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, SQL.