Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer Key Responsibilities Automation Framework Development • Design and build modular, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks from scratch or enhance existing ones. • Maintain and expand automated test coverage for frontend, backend, API, and integration testing. • Develop automated test scripts using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar. Testing Strategy & Execution • Define and implement the overall test automation strategy in alignment with project requirements. • Conduct end-to-end functional, regression, performance, and load testing. • Participate in test planning, test case design, and test execution phases. CI/CD & DevOps Integration • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar. • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure automated tests run reliably in staging/production environments. Leadership & Mentoring • Mentor junior QA and automation engineers, reviewing code and promoting best practices. • Lead initiatives to improve testing processes, test tools, and automation strategies. • Promote a culture of quality and automation across the organization. Reporting & Documentation • Analyze test failures, identify bugs, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues. • Create detailed test reports and dashboards for stakeholders. • Maintain documentation for automation frameworks, tools, and processes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. • 58+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in test automation. • Strong programming/scripting skills in one or more languages: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#. • Expertise in automation tools/frameworks such as: o Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc. • Experience with API testing tools like Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI. • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC. • Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket). • Proficient in continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions). Preferred Qualifications • Experience in performance/load testing using tools like JMeter, Locust, or Gatling. • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and testing cloud-based applications. • Familiarity with BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber, Behave, or SpecFlow. • Understanding of security and compliance testing frameworks. • Exposure to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism (if applicable). • ISTQB or other relevant QA/testing certifications.