Description :
Job Role : Automation Tester. Experience 4 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 :
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 WebDriverXPath / XPath AxesTestNG / JUnit FrameworksRegression TestingData-Driven FrameworksCI / CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab)Maven / Gradle Build Tools(ref : hirist.tech)