Automation Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a handson Senior Automation Engineer / SDET who can take ownership of endtoend test automation for modern, distributed applications.

The role requires strong experience in automation framework development, API automation, and CI/CDdriven test execution, with the ability to collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams.

This position is execution and ownership focused, not a peoplemanager role.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Framework Ownership

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks (Hybrid / DataDriven / POM).
• Enhance existing frameworks to improve reliability, execution time, and maintainability.
• Actively resolve frameworklevel issues (stability, flakiness, environment failures).

UI & API Automation

• Develop and maintain UI automation using tools such as Selenium or Playwright.
• Build robust API automation using REST Assured / similar frameworks.
• Reduce UI dependency by increasing servicelevel automation coverage.
• Validate data consistency across APIs and databases when required.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub/GitLab).
• Ensure automation runs as part of continuous testing for every build.
• Publish and analyze automated test reports; support failure triage and debugging.
• Work with DevOps teams to ensure stable execution across environments.

Test Strategy & Quality Ownership

• Participate in defining automation strategy and regression scope.
• Decide what to automate vs what not to automate using a riskbased approach.
• Actively support release cycles, hotfix validation, and production readiness.
• Ensure automation aligns with Agile sprint goals and Definition of Done.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices when required.

Required Technical Skills

MustHave

• 57 years of experience in test automation / SDET roles
• Strong programming skills in Java or Python or JavaScript
• Handson experience designing or enhancing automation frameworks
• API automation expertise using REST Assured / equivalent tools
• Strong handson experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Experience using version control systems (Git/Bitbucket/GitHub)

Good to Have

• Experience with Playwright or Cypress
• Exposure to Docker and cloudbased test execution
• Mobile automation experience (Appium)
• Basic SQL skills for backend data validation
• Experience working in cloud or microservicesbased architectures

Behavioral & Professional Skills

• Strong problemsolving and debugging skills
• Ownership mindset with a focus on quality outcomes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn and adopt modern testing practices