- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured etc.

- Experience in designing and implementing automated test suites for web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and microservices.

- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient automation code using programming languages such as Java, JavaScript.

Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) :

- Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and practices.

- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Testing Methodologies and Processes :

- In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).

- Experience with various types of testing including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and security testing.

- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA..

Quality Assurance Practices :

- Ability to establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standards.

- Experience with code reviews, static code analysis, and peer testing.

- Knowledge of best practices for ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Performance and Load Testing :

- Experience in performance testing tools such as JMeter.

- Ability to design and execute performance tests, analyze results, and identify performance bottlenecks.

Leadership and Communication :

- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of SDETs.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.

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