Automation Tester - Selenium

Description : About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Lead with strong expertise in Selenium (Java) and API automation to drive automation strategy, ensure quality delivery, and lead a medium-sized QA team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, technically proficient, and capable of managing automation frameworks, defining test strategies, and ensuring the highest standards of software quality.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead automation initiatives using Selenium with Java, ensuring scalable and maintainable frameworks.
• Design and develop API automation frameworks using RestAssured / ReadyAPI.
• Apply strong understanding of Java OOPs concepts, Collections Framework, and exception handling.
• Drive test automation strategy, frameworks, and best practices across teams.
• Participate in all phases of QA lifecycle including test planning, scripting, execution, and defect management.
• Work in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Perform SQL validations and work with backend data testing.
• Implement BDD frameworks (Cucumber / JBehave) and maintain CI / CD integrations for continuous testing.
• Create and maintain Test Plans, Test Cases, and Traceability Matrices.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables in an onsite-offshore model.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the QA team.

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(ref : hirist.tech)