QA Automation Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java.

Build and enhance automation frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.

Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automation testing.

Develop and execute API automation test scripts using REST Assured.

Validate REST APIs, including request/response payloads, status codes, headers, authentication, and error handling.

Work with AWS Cloud environments and perform testing of cloud-hosted applications and services.

Validate application functionality across different environments, including development, QA, staging, and production.

Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Identify, report, track, and troubleshoot defects using tools such as Jira.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand requirements and testing scenarios.

Participate in test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting.

Ensure test coverage, maintain automation scripts, and continuously improve testing processes.

Required Skills:

4–6 years of experience in Software Testing / QA Automation.

Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java.

Experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks.

Good knowledge of TestNG or JUnit.

Hands-on experience in API Testing using REST Assured.

Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, JSON, XML, and API validations.

Experience working with AWS Cloud services and cloud-based application environments.

Knowledge of SQL and database validation.

Experience with Git, Maven, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC/STLC.

Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have:

Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and API Gateway.

Experience with Docker and containerized application testing.

Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter.

Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.

Basic understanding of security testing concepts.

Key Competencies

Strong technical and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently and manage testing activities.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.