Automation Tester

Job Role : Automation Tester Experience - 3.5 yrs to 6yrs

Location - Trivandrum & Chennai

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer with hands-on experience in Selenium with Java and a solid understanding of XPath , testing frameworks , and data-driven automation . The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a good grasp of core Java concepts, and the ability to design, implement, and maintain efficient automated test suites for web applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java .

Create and manage test cases, suites, and frameworks for regression and functional testing.

Apply XPath expressions effectively to locate and validate web elements.

Implement and manage data-driven testing frameworks for test parameterization.

Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure product quality.

Execute automated test cases, analyze results, and report defects using test management tools.

Organize multiple test cases into a single test suite and handle dependencies between them.

Participate in code reviews, maintain automation standards, and contribute to test strategy improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

3.5 to 6 years of experience in Automation Testing with Selenium & Java .

Strong knowledge of XPath and XPath Axes for locating elements dynamically.

Solid understanding of Core Java concepts :

Strings, Arrays, Exception Handling, Wrapper Classes

Collections Framework

OOP Principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction)

Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver , TestNG or JUnit frameworks.

Good understanding of regression testing , test case grouping, and dependency management.

Exposure to data-driven testing using Excel, CSV, or database inputs .

Familiarity with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) is an advantage.

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Maven / Gradle for build automation.

Exposure to Page Object Model (POM) and reusable automation frameworks.

Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Basic knowledge of API testing (Postman / Rest Assured) is a plus.

Key Skill Set (Highlights)

Java (Core Concepts, OOPs, Collections, Exception Handling)

Selenium WebDriver

XPath / XPath Axes

TestNG / JUnit Frameworks

Regression Testing

Data-Driven Frameworks

CI / CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab)

Maven / Gradle Build Tools