Job Title: Automation Test Engineer
Location : Bangalore
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience Required : 4–6 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer with 4–6 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, API testing, Rest Assured, and Cucumber framework, along with a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and Agile practices. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automation test scripts using Java-based frameworks.
- Create and execute automated API test cases using Rest Assured.
- Develop Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) test scenarios using Cucumber.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.
- Perform functional, integration, regression, and API testing.
- Identify, document, track, and verify defects using defect management tools.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
- Continuously improve automation frameworks and testing processes.
- Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to QA best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 4–6 years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
- Strong programming skills in Java.
- Hands-on experience with API testing and automation using Rest Assured.
- Experience in BDD framework implementation using Cucumber.
- Knowledge of TestNG or JUnit frameworks.
- Experience with Maven/Gradle build tools.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and HTTP protocols.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira.
- Good understanding of SQL and database validation.
Preferred Skills
- Add Exposure to Selenium WebDriver/Playwright for UI Automation
- Exposure to Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture.
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Familiarity with performance testing tools is an added advantage.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Certifications in Software Testing (ISTQB) or Automation Testing.
- Experience working in enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems.
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