Software Test Engineer - Automation Testing

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 - Automation Framework Development: Develop, maintain, and design robust test automation frameworks from inception using Java programming . - Test Strategy & Execution: Lead Test Planning/Test Strategy/Test Case creation and execution, including maintaining a Traceability matrix. - Test Data Management: Identify and create/mine test data by querying/retrieving from backend databases/API calls. - Test Automation (UI/API): Implement UI/API test automation using various tools like Selenium, REST Assured, JMeter, Appium, Cucumber , etc., for web and mobile applications. - Quality Control & SDLC: Oversee the end-to-end quality control process, ensuring high standards throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). - Continuous Testing: Implement and manage continuous testing using tools like GitLab, Jenkins , or similar, integrating with CI tools such as GitLab/GitHub. - SQL Proficiency: Write and optimize SQL queries as part of the testing process. - Data Platform Experience: Leverage experience working with data platforms (highly advantageous). - Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively with team members and stakeholders across all levels to drive quality practices. Engage proactively with the QA Manager regarding project statuses and risks, especially within globally distributed teams. - Agile & DevOps Contribution: - Participate actively 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. - Code Development & Debugging: Develop code with strong debugging skills to identify root causes quickly. Collaborate with developers to ensure systems are designed for reliability, performance, and testability. - Design Patterns & Locators: Apply knowledge of design patterns and coach others on their use. Utilize Page Object modeling for automation and implement CSS and XPath-based locators for element identification. - Service Integration: Leverage SOAP and REST services programmatically via Java. - Cloud/Micro-services: Work with cloud/micro-services architectures and perform integration testing with data virtualization tools. - IDE Proficiency: Use Intellij/Eclipse/My Eclipse IDE for development. - Localization/Internationalization: Understand the impact of localization and internationalization on web and native applications. - Tools Experience: Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cucumber/Jbehave, REST, JSON, GIT. Required Skills - Experience: 5+ years of experience in testing complex workflows utilizing test automation skills. - Methodologies: Full understanding of Agile methodology/factory model, SDLC, QA, and Defect Lifecycle. - Test Management: Experience with Test Planning/Test Strategy/Test Case creation and execution, including Traceability matrix. Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA/Test Rail) and Test design tools like Hexawise. - Automation Tools: Extensive test automation experience (UI/API) using various tools like Selenium, REST Assured, JMeter, Appium, Cucumber , etc., for web and mobile applications. - Programming: Strong experience in Java programming ; any shell scripting will be preferred. Proven track record in developing test automation frameworks from inception. - CI Tools: Proficient/working experience on various CI tools such as GitLab/GitHub . - Cloud Platforms: Skilled in utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure . - SQL: Strong SQL proficiency for test data identification & creation/mining. - Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and ability to collaborate across and within teams. 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. Skills: Sdlc, Agile Methodology, Test Management, Java Programming, Azure, Automation Experience: 7.00-9.00 Years