Senior Automation Tester

Responsibilities:

• Perform Automation testing using Selenium - Java
• Design, maintain and enhance Frameworks
• Work independently as an individual contributor while also demonstrating strong team collaboration skills.
• Participate in defining scope, methodologies and tooling for Quality Engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test cases to achieve comprehensive feature/user story coverage.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities for in-sprint, regression and release testing.
• Perform automation testing for Web and API
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (e.g. developers, business systems analyst and product manager) to identify, clarify product requirements.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Work closely with PO and Leads to discuss, design and implement quality processes and practices.
• Strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and databases
• Candidate must have good expertise in using automation test framework and should be a Java expert.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Maven(POM), Eclipse/ IntelliJ , Jira, Insomnia/ Postman, SQL Developer etc.
• Candidate must have good expertise in setting up CICD pipeline and experience in git and git branching strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, demonstrating a track record of success in test strategy, planning, execution, and maintenance, including the creation of comprehensive test documentation.
• At least 5 years of experience with Selenium, including advanced scripting for automation and the development of custom testing frameworks.
• Proven leadership in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a solid ability to drive QA strategies within rapid development cycles and iterative testing environments.
• Expertise in continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines, with a strong understanding of how to optimize automated tests for efficiency and speed within CI/CD processes.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages relevant to test automation such as Java, demonstrating the ability to contribute to code base and automation scripts.
• Deep knowledge of databases and SQL, with experience executing complex data validation and interacting with databases for comprehensive backend testing.
• Proficient in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla), with a strong track record in bug reporting, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Exceptional collaborative skills, with proven experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, leading quality assurance efforts, and fostering an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with proven ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.