Automation Engineer

Description Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and execute test automation frameworks for web applications, APIs, and performance testing. • Perform functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and release validation. • Develop automated test scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver (v3/v4), TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD). • Conduct API testing and automation using Rest Assured and Postman. • Implement performance and load testing using tools such as Gatling/Karate. • Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). • Work within Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. • Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring end-to-end QA ownership. • Utilize GenAI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Claude) to accelerate test development and code generation. AGENTIC, PROMPT Engineering and SKILLs. • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to improve software quality, reliability, and security. Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience in Test Automation / QA Engineering / SDET roles. • Strong programming skills in Core Java with solid understanding of OOP concepts. • Experience in test automation frameworks: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD). • Hands-on experience with API testing (Rest Assured, Postman). • Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting. • Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins or GitHub Actions. • Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, including query writing and JDBC. • Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira) Qualifications Preferred Qualifications • Experience with performance testing tools such as Gatling or Karate. • Exposure cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs). • Familiarity with IDE tools: IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Visual Studio Code. • Knowledge of web technologies (Node.js, Spring Boot). • Understanding DevOps practices, REST APIs, and workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, N8N). • Experience leveraging AI/GenAI tools for automation and productivity. • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a continuous learning mindset. Keywords (ATS Optimization) Test Automation, Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Cucumber BDD, API Testing, Rest Assured, Postman, Performance Testing, Gatling, Karate, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Agile, Scrum, STLC, SDLC, QA Engineer, SDET, SQL, NoSQL, Jira, Python, Shell Scripting, Cybersecurity Testing, GenAI Tool