Automation Test Engineer - Appium / Selenium

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic technology team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. This role requires a strong understanding of automation testing methodologies, proficiency in open-source testing tools, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automation test frameworks using Selenium with Java and Cucumber BDD.

- Develop automated test scripts for web, mobile (Android and iOS using Appium), and API (RESTful) applications.

- Implement and maintain Page Object Model (POM) design patterns for enhanced test script maintainability.

- Integrate automation scripts with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins and Maven.

- Perform thorough testing of APIs using tools like Rest Assured and POSTMAN.

- Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects in tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure.

- Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify and resolve software defects.

- Participate in requirement analysis and design reviews to understand the application functionality and identify testability requirements.

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of test data and test environments.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in automation testing.

- Mentor and guide junior automation testers as needed.

- Contribute to the improvement of our overall testing processes and methodologies.

- Work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals within defined timelines.

- Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and test environments.

- Generate and present test reports and metrics to stakeholders.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices in automation script development.

- Utilize version control systems like Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket for code management and collaboration.

- Perform database testing using SQL queries on SQL Server and MySQL databases.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in automation testing of web, mobile, and API applications.

- Strong proficiency in Core Java programming language.

- Extensive experience with open-source automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD (Java implementation).

- Hands-on experience with Appium for mobile automation testing (Android and iOS).

- Solid understanding and implementation experience of Page Object Model (POM).

- Experience with API testing tools and frameworks like Rest Assured and POSTMAN.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automation scripts using Jenkins and Maven.

- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure.

- Good understanding of database concepts and experience in writing and executing SQL queries on SQL Server and MySQL.

- Experience with build tools like Maven.

- Proficient in using version control systems like Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Good understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle.

Good to Have Skills :

- Experience with performance testing tools.

- Knowledge of security testing concepts.

- Exposure to other automation frameworks like Cypress.

- Experience with cloud-based testing platforms.

- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python.

- Experience in testing microservices architecture.