Automation Java Test Engineer

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Job Overview Senior Automation Test Engineer (Java) - Job DescriptionOverview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer with a strong background in Java to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and have a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable test automation frameworks and solutions for Java-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced test automation frameworks and scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and other relevant tools.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases for complex enterprise-level applications.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other QA engineers to ensure thorough test coverage and high-quality product delivery.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to support continuous testing and delivery.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Mentor junior and mid-level automation engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices in test automation.
• Stay up to date with emerging testing tools, technologies, and methodologies, and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process and overall software development lifecycle.

QualificationsRequired Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 4 years focused on test automation.
• Programming Language: Expert-level proficiency in Java programming for test automation.
• Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience with building and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit.
• BDD Frameworks: Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber or Serenity BDD.
• API Testing: Hands-on experience with API automation testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools.
• Version Control: Strong proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
• CI/CD: Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Databases: Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB) and the ability to write complex queries for data validation.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Quality

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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