Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

Role Expectations. Develop functional automation tests using Java-based test automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Junit. Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). Ensure automation testing standards are met across the product team and guide the team on best practice testing practices that align with project objectives. Understand the scope of work in each sprint/release and direct automation testing efforts to the areas of most risk. Conduct manual testing when required. Have skills in creating CI/CD pipelines for automation Have Skills :. A minimum of 6 years overall Testing Experience. At least 4 years of Automation Testing Experience with Cucumber, Java, and Junit. Experience in WebdriverIO with TypeScript. Basic Java development skills. Strong experience with TestNG and BDD. Strong market knowledge, particularly in the trade regulatory and banking sectors. Experience in TestNG/Cucumber. Experience with Selenium (or similar) Automation frameworks. Understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum. Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for automation to Have :. SQL. Financial markets knowledge, including derivative-type trades. For example IRS, Bonds, FX Cash, FX Responsibilities :. SCRUM Team Collaboration Work closely with software developers within a single SCRUM team to integrate testing seamlessly into the development process. Test Automation Design Create and implement test automation strategies and concepts based on design specifications, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Functional and Non-Functional Testing Plan, execute, and document functional and non-functional tests throughout the agile development lifecycle. Effort Estimation Accurately estimate the scope and size of testing efforts for each user story, balancing thoroughness with efficiency. Testability in Design Collaborate with developers during the design phase to evaluate and enhance the testability of software components. Issue Resolution Work closely with developers to analyze, diagnose, and resolve issues, fostering a proactive approach to problem-solving. Acceptance Criteria Definition Partner with the Product Owner to define clear acceptance criteria and tests for user stories, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Quality Metrics Develop and maintain tools and metrics to measure software quality and test coverage, driving continuous improvement in our processes. Continuous Integration Enhancement Contribute to the enhancement of our existing Continuous Integration (CI) processes, ensuring smooth and automated testing workflows. Test Environment Setup Set up and configure test environments and manage test data to support comprehensive testing activities. Team Collaboration Tools Utilize collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence effectively to communicate and document testing efforts. (ref:hirist.tech).