Automation Tester - Java/Selenium

Description :

Job Role : Automation Tester. Experience 4 yrs to 6yrs. Location Trivandrum & Chennai.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer with hands-on experience in Selenium with Java and a solid understanding of XPath, testing frameworks, and data-driven automation.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a good grasp of core Java concepts, and the ability to design, implement, and maintain efficient automated test suites for web applications.

Key Responsibilities :

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

- Create and manage test cases, suites, and frameworks for regression and functional testing.

- Apply XPath expressions effectively to locate and validate web elements.

- Implement and manage data-driven testing frameworks for test parameterization.

- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure product quality.

- Execute automated test cases, analyze results, and report defects using test management tools.

- Organize multiple test cases into a single test suite and handle dependencies between them.

- Participate in code reviews, maintain automation standards, and contribute to test strategy improvements.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 5 to 6 years of experience in Automation Testing with Selenium & Java.

- Strong knowledge of XPath and XPath Axes for locating elements dynamically.

- Solid understanding of Core Java concepts : Strings, Arrays, Exception Handling, Wrapper Classes Collections Framework, OOP Principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction).

- Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG or JUnit frameworks.

- Good understanding of regression testing, test case grouping, and dependency management.

- Exposure to data-driven testing using Excel, CSV, or database inputs.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) is an advantage.

- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of Maven/Gradle for build automation.

- Exposure to Page Object Model (POM) and reusable automation frameworks.

- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Basic knowledge of API testing (Postman/Rest Assured) is a plus.

Key Skill Set (Highlights) :

- Java (Core Concepts, OOPs, Collections, Exception Handling)

- Selenium WebDriver

- XPath / XPath Axes

- TestNG / JUnit Frameworks

- Regression Testing

- Data-Driven Frameworks

- CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab)

- Maven/Gradle Build Tools