Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java/Selenium

Job Description :

Immediate Joiners or less than 30 days notice period.

We are hiring a Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET) to join a dynamic QA team. This role is ideal for a proactive automation professional who can design, build, and maintain robust, scalable test solutions while working closely with development and product teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, and Selenium WebDriver.

- Create and enhance API automation solutions using REST Assured, Java, Karate, Jenkins, and GitLab.

- Develop and execute in-sprint automation testing within an Agile delivery environment.

- Build automation solutions using strong object-oriented programming principles and engineering best practices.

- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab.

- Generate clear test reports and dashboards using Allure Reports.

- Collaborate with development teams to identify, track, and resolve defects using Jira and Xray.

- Maintain test documentation, automation artifacts, and knowledge resources in Confluence.

- Perform functional and non-functional API automation testing.

- Analyze test results, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective solutions.

- Work independently, take ownership of assigned automation tasks, and contribute effectively within the wider team.

Required Qualifications :

- Overall experience : 5-9 years in software testing, with solid hands-on expertise in test automation.

- REST Assured : Minimum 4 years of practical experience.

- Java : Minimum 4 years of programming experience for test automation.

- Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.

- Strong API automation experience using REST Assured and Java.

- Hands-on knowledge of Jenkins and GitLab for CI/CD integration.

- Experience with the Karate framework for API testing.

- Working knowledge of Allure Reports for test reporting and analytics.

- Experience with Jira and Xray for defect tracking and test management.

- Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge management.

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and principles.

- Proven ability to create or enhance automation frameworks from scratch.

- Experience with in-sprint automation testing in Agile teams.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Knowledge of the Playwright automation framework.

- Database automation and strong SQL skills.

- Node.js experience for automation scripting.

- Experience in the Insurance domain.

- Understanding of microservices architecture.

- Exposure to performance testing and load testing tools.

Technical Competencies :

- API and UI automation testing.

- Test framework design and development.

- CI/CD pipeline integration.

- Test reporting and analytics.

- Defect analysis and root cause analysis.

- Database testing and validation.

- Agile and Scrum methodology.

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