Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions that enable automated testing and software validation. This role involves close collaboration with both development and POs to deliver automation that is reliable, low-maintenance, and aligned with CI/CD practices to accelerate time to market. The engineer will create automation that ensures the integrity of both individual components and integrated systems. In addition to building automation frameworks, the engineer will contribute to the evaluation, selection, and adoption of automation tools. They will play a key role in defining manual and automation testing strategies, designing frameworks, and implementing scalable solutions. The automation team should support business and IT functions by eliminating repetitive manual tasks through process automation. Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate is a self-driven, innovative professional with a passion for automation and continuous improvement. They thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to enhancing software automation and advancing CI/CD maturity. A strong background in implementing high levels of test automation across distributed, multi-tiered systems is essential. This individual should be focused on reducing manual effort and operational costs by improving automation, monitoring, and maintenanceacross both traditional and cloud-based environments.. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Engage in technical discussions within the engineering team and across cross-functional groups to align on solutions and strategies. Design and implement comprehensive test cases for new features and system capabilities. Ensure code coverage in testing process. Develop automation solutions that validate and maintain functionality across the full technology stackfrom front-end interfaces to back-end storage systems. Collaborate closely with DevOps to integrate functional and integration tests into fully automated CI/CD pipelines. Ensure traceability and auditability throughout the software delivery lifecycle to maintain high standards of quality. Analyze test automation results, identify quality issues, and report findings to relevant stakeholders. Support the collection and reporting of quality metrics across development, testing, and production environments. Create and maintain clear, detailed documentation for automation frameworks, design patterns, and coding standards. Enhance tools and processes to empower teams with faster, more efficient development and testing capabilities. Preferred Education and Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, UFT, Cucumber, SoapUI, Postman, Tricentis, or similar. Strong expertise in automation testing, including the ability to build and maintain test frameworks using both scripting and object-oriented languages. Proficiency with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or SVN. Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar platforms. Proven ability to support fully automated software delivery pipelines. Solid understanding of APIs and integration testing methodologies. Strong team player with the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Working knowledge of SQL and database validation. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and automation practices that support iterative development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and process management skills are critical, along with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving organization. Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.