Software Test Engineer - Automation Testing (7-9 yrs)

Job Title : Automation Test Engineer

Location : Pune, Chennai, Bangalore

Experience : 8+ Years

Notice Period : Immediate - 30 days only

Job Description :

We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong Java programming skills and extensive experience in test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of quality control processes, continuous testing practices, and Agile/DevOps methodologies. This role requires a proactive, quality-conscious individual with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities :

- 5+ years of experience in testing complex workflows utilizing test automation skills.

- Full understanding of Agile methodology/factory model, SDLC, QA and Defect Lifecycle

- Experience with Test Planning/Test Strategy/ Test Case creation and execution including Traceability matrix.

- Experience with test data identification & creation/mining by querying/retrieving from backend databases/ API calls.

- Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA/ Test Rail) and Test design tools like Hexawise.

- Test automation experience (UI/API) using various tools like Selenium, REST Assured, JMeter, Appium, Cucumber, etc., for web and mobile applications.

- Experience in Java programming, any shell scripting will be preferred proven track record in developing test automation frameworks from inception

- Proficient/working experience on various CI tools such as GitLab/GitHub skilled in utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure

- Engage proactively QA Manager regarding project statuses, and risks working experience with globally distributed teams

- Excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder management and collaborate across and within teams

- Java Programming : Develop and maintain automation scripts using Java.

- Test Automation Frameworks : Design and build robust test automation frameworks.

- Quality Control : Oversee the end-to-end quality control process, ensuring high standards throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.

- Continuous Testing : Implement and manage continuous testing using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or similar.

- SQL Proficiency : Write and optimize SQL queries as part of the testing process.

- Data Platform Experience : Experience working with data platforms is highly advantageous.

- Collaboration & Communication : Work effectively with team members and stakeholders across all levels to drive quality practices.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities :

- Communicate effectively across all project levels to promote quality practices.

- Participate in Agile/DevOps teams, understanding their concepts, ceremonies, and tools like RALLY and ALM.

- Utilize Agile frameworks such as Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD).

- Contribute to the Quality Engineering community by enhancing quality practices.

- Implement CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins.

- Develop code using <Java 1.8/C++/JS> with strong debugging skills to identify root causes quickly.

- Collaborate with developers to ensure systems are designed for reliability, performance, and testability.

- Apply knowledge of design patterns and coach others on their use.

- Develop and debug Maven build configurations.

- Utilize Page Object modeling for automation.

- Implement CSS and XPath-based locators for element identification.

- Understand the impact of localization and internationalization on web and native applications.

- Leverage SOAP and REST services programmatically via Java.

- Work with cloud/micro-services architectures and perform integration testing with data virtualization tools.

- Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cucumber/Jbehave, REST, JSON, GIT.

- Use Intellij/Eclipse/My Eclipse IDE for development.

Good to Have Skills :

- Understanding of non-functional testing.

- Experience working in Agile teams with a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices.

- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

- Familiarity with other programming languages.

- Experience with Azure services.