Automation Test engineer

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities. We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automaton engineer with a strong background in Selenium WebDriver testing, API testing and expertise in the Cucumber Framework. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently developing and maintain automation frameworks from scratch. This role demands proficiency in Maven, Git and Bit bucket for version control and continuous integration. Exposure to Jira and Zephyr for test management is essential, and the ability to adapt to manual testing requirements is crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automaton engineer with a strong background in Selenium WebDriver testing, API testing and expertise in the Cucumber Framework. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently developing and maintain automation frameworks from scratch. This role demands proficiency in Maven, Git and Bit bucket for version control and continuous integration. Exposure to Jira and Zephyr for test management is essential, and the ability to adapt to manual testing requirements is crucial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to identify the End-to-End testing scope
• Collaborate with Development, testing team and Support teams to clarify specs, raise issues/concerns and identify risks throughout the software development life cycle. 
• Develop, Maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver for Web application testing.
• Design and implement Automated API tests to validate backend services.
• Create and manage automation frameworks using Cucumber to support BDD practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test automation strategies a best practice.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Git and Bit bucket.
• Execute manual testing when required and contribute to manual testcases.
• Utilize JIRA and Zephyr for test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Trouble shoot automation issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Create reports (Daily Status Reports and weekly reports) showing testing progress and blockers
• Mentor junior team members and conduct knowledge sharing sessions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience in QA automation with a focus on Selenium WebDriver and API testing.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Cucumber.
• Strong programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
• Hands-on experience with maven, Git, Bit bucket for version control and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Functional and Automation Testing practice
• Exp in Automation tool like Cucumber, Selenium, Postman, Rest Assured, Cypress, etc.
• Experience in BDD framework development
• Exposure to Core java coding
• Exposure to Jenkins setup, DevOps activities
• Ability to think out-of-the box to provide smart solutions

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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