Automation Tester (Python)

Position - Software Tester (Automation)

Why Join Us?

• Growth-driven environment with modern, automation-first projects
• Weekends off + Provident Fund benefits
• Supportive, collaborative & innovation-first culture

Role Overview

We are looking for an Automation Tester with strong hands-on experience in Python-based UI, API, and WebSocket automation. You will collaborate closely with developers, project managers, and QA peers to ensure product quality, performance, and reliability, while also exploring AI-led testing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Analysis & Test Planning

• Participate in client interactions to understand testing and automation requirements.
• Convert functional/technical specifications into automation-ready test scenarios.

Automation Testing & Framework Development

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Selenium, and Pytest.
• Build scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and WebSocket testing.
• Improve script reusability, modularity, and performance.

API & WebSocket Testing

• Perform REST API validations using Postman/Swagger.
• Develop automated API test suites using Python/Pytest.
• Execute WebSocket test scenarios (real-time event/message validations, latency, connection stability).

Manual Testing (As Needed)

• Execute functional, UI, smoke, sanity, and exploratory tests.
• Validate applications in development, QA, and production environments.

Defect Management

• Log, track, and retest defects using Jira or Zoho Projects.
• Ensure high-quality bug reporting with clear steps and severity/priority tagging.

Performance Testing

• Use JMeter to conduct load, stress, and performance tests for APIs/WebSocket-based systems.
• Analyze system performance and highlight bottlenecks.

AI-Driven Testing Exploration

• Research and experiment with AI tools to enhance automation coverage and efficiency.
• Propose AI-driven improvements for regression, analytics, and test optimization.

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in daily stand-ups and regular QA syncs.
• Communicate blockers, automation progress, and risks clearly.

Test Reporting & Metrics

• Create reports on automation execution, defect trends, and performance benchmarks.

Key Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python
• UI Automation using Selenium (Python)
• Pytest Framework
• API Testing Postman/Swagger
• WebSocket Testing
• Performance Testing using JMeter
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins
• Knowledge of Git
• SQL knowledge (added advantage)
• Functional/Manual Testing expertise
• Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC & QA processes

Tools You Will Work With

• Automation: Selenium, Pytest
• API & WebSockets: Postman, Swagger, Python libraries
• Performance: JMeter
• Project/Defect Tracking: Jira, Zoho Projects
• CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, Git

Soft Skills

• Strong communication & teamwork
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ownership and accountability