QA Automation Engineer and Senior Automation Engineer

About Netsmart
At Netsmart, we’re transforming healthcare through intelligent, scalable, and human-centered technology. Our Hebbal office is a hub of innovation, where talented engineers, designers, and product thinkers collaborate to solve real-world challenges with global impact.

We foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and experimentation. If you're passionate about building technology that makes a difference, you'll thrive here.
Your Role
As a Sr. or QA Automation Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the software development lifecycle by designing, developing, and executing automated and manual tests. This role offers opportunities to contribute to complex QA initiatives, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Job Description:

Open Roles:
QA Automation Engineer - 4 to 6 Years
Senior QA Automation Engineer - 8 to 10 Years.

Automation Framework and Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain modular, extensible, and reusable test automation frameworks and scripts, while maintaining high stability using Selenium or Playwright
• Set up, configure, and maintain the automation environment and data to ensure smooth testing processes.
• Develop and execute efficient automated performance test scripts to validate system stability and responsiveness.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive test automation library with scenarios to ensure thorough requirements and regression coverage.

Testing and Validation:

• Assist in functional, regression, and integration testing for new or modified software programs using both manual and automated approaches.
• Validate Mobile, Web, and APIs using appropriate test automation testing tools and frameworks.
• Identify, report, and track product defects, providing clear and concise documentation of issues and potential improvements.

Collaboration and Process Improvement:

• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on requirements, automation feasibility, and testing implications.
• Write, review, and verify test plans and procedures for product evaluations and defect identification.
• Accurately estimate testing timelines and work toward targeted on-time delivery by proactively removing roadblocks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on product goals and ensure quality standards are met.

Operational Excellence:

• Provide feedback and insights to improve the software quality assurance process and methodology.
• Stay up to date with the latest automation tools and best practices to optimize the automation framework.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to support critical testing needs outside of standard business hours.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful (Required Skills):

• At least 5+ years of experience in developing and executing automated software scripts.
• At least 3+ years of experience in writing and executing manual test cases and test plans.
• Ability to interpret and apply scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript / Java / C#) for use in automation scripted custom actions\
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance standards, practices, and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with HTML and CSS selector for object identification for test automation.
• Ability to comprehend, perform project planning and execution, and mentor others while delivering on large, complex QA initiatives with minimal assistance and review.
• Ability to balance individual and team effort in collaborative processes while meeting set deadlines
• Proficiency in API validation and experience with API testing tools.
  Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify defects, predict potential gaps in requirements, and troubleshoot issues.
• Extensive understanding and continued learnings around QA methodology, tools, and approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense.