Role & responsibilities This is a unique role within the QA team working on the cutting edge of robotics technology, and testing everything from path planning, sensor data algorithms to safety systems and performance. The role requires a self-starter who can take ownership of testing the robot software in-house by writing and executing automated test scripts that primarily optimize on overall test coverage and produce detailed reports for test results. Avidbots has developed a customized key-word driven automation framework that will be leveraged to automate manual test cases at a fast pace. If you are passionate about test automation, eager to help build and contribute to our automated test framework, then you just might be the professional were looking for!This role is based onsite in our Hyderabad office and is required to work a 1-10pm shift. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop automated test suites using a customized Robot Framework based automation framework with Python and Selenium for robotics systems utilizing the ROS operating system.Design, implement and test automated test scripts that meet the overall business requirements of overall system functionality including graphical user interface.Document automated tests in JIRA with emphasis on correctness and completeness. Integrate Jenkins with bitbucket to automate the process of continuous integration and deployment.Perform initial diagnosis of bugs found in automation and communicate failures to stakeholders using Jira.Identify opportunities to improve the test automation framework and test methodologies.Perform some level of manual testing to ensure our automated tests are accurate.Required Skills and Experience:BEng / BSc in Computer Science, or Software Engineering or similar.Strong experience in developing and maintaining test automation frameworks using Robot Framework.5+ years experience with software development and test automation. Demonstrated expertise in Python programming with knowledge of scripting, data analysis, data structures, algorithms, and object oriented programming.Strong knowledge with Python Selenium, PyAutoGui and PyYAML.Effective functional, performance, regression and E2E automation experience.Extensive background in Linux operating systems (3+ years), including Command Line Interface, shell scripting and system configuration.Experienced with using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence.Strong understanding of test methodologies, processes, and tools including continuous integration and continuous delivery. Effective communication and collaboration skills working in a team environment.Ability to work independently on tasks assignedAble to work from Hyderabad office 5 days a week Willingness to work afternoon shift (preferably 1 PM to 10 PM) to have an overlap with team in CanadaAvidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work/life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.Preferred candidate profile Nice to have:Knowledge with the Robot Operating System (ROS)Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, and Beautifulsoup.Should be able to develop an automated test framework from scratch.Perks and benefits