POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior / Lead Automation Engineer designs and maintains scalable automated tests for enterprise web applications across front-end, back-end, and API layers.
They leverage AI-driven tools to generate and optimize test cases, integrating automation into CI / CD pipelines for maximum quality, performance, and reliability.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they enhance test coverage and execution Automation for Enterprise Web Applications
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable automated test suites covering front-end UI, back-end services, and API layers for enterprise-grade Java and .NET web applications.
- Select, implement, and optimize automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) to suit application architecture and technology stack.
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing for web applications, including responsive design validation.
Front-End Automation
Automate functional and regression test cases for web UI components, ensuring alignment with UX / UI specifications.Validate dynamic content rendering, JavaScript-based interactions, and accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG standards).Back-End & API Automation
Create and execute automated tests for RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.Verify back-end logic, data processing workflows, and system integrations with third-party services.Validate authentication flows (OAuth, SSO, JWT) and role-based access controls.Debugging, Troubleshooting & Optimization
Investigate automation failures by analyzing execution logs, application stack traces, and network traffic.Identify and fix false positives / negatives to ensure stable and reliable test execution.Optimize test performance for faster feedback in CI / CD pipelines.Integration & Deployment Support
Integrate automated test execution into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) for continuous quality assurance.Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable parallel test execution in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).SKILLS & COMPETENCES :
Automation Frameworks & Tools :
Expert in Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, and NUnit for web automation.Skilled in API automation using RestAssured, Postman, or SoapUI.Experience with performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) for web back-end validation.Front-End Testing Expertise
Proficient in validating HTML / CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, and Vue-based applications.Knowledge of browser dev tools for DOM inspection, network traffic analysis, and performance profiling.Back-End & API Testing Expertise
Strong grasp of Java and C# / .NET server-side logic, MVC frameworks, and service-oriented architecture.Skilled in database validation to ensure accurate data persistence.Testing Methodologies & Best Practices
Expertise in BDD, TDD, Data-Driven, and Keyword-Driven testing approaches.Experience with Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar tools for behavior-driven testing.Leadership & Collaboration
Strong communication skills to work with developers, UX designers, and product managers.Ability to influence quality strategies and champion automation adoption across EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONRequires 6+ years of professional experience is essential for understanding system architecture, programming, and technical troubleshooting.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Bachelors in computer science required.(ref : hirist.tech)