Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java/Selenium

Senior Automation Testing Engineer (Java+Selenium+Appium)

Experience : 6+ Years

Role : Contract

Location : Remote

Responsibilities :

- Test Script Execution : Execute automated test scripts, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues for continuous integration and testing cycles.

- Test Case Automation : Work closely with the QA team to convert manual test cases into automated test scripts for regression, functional, and performance testing.

- Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Testing : Implement automation for cross-browser testing (using Selenium) and cross-platform mobile browser testing (using Appium) to ensure compatibility across different environments and devices.

- Continuous Integration : Integrate automated test scripts with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) to enable continuous testing in an agile environment.

- Bug Reporting & Documentation : Log and track issues in a bug tracking system (e.g., JIRA), providing clear and detailed reports on findings, along with test coverage metrics and areas of improvement.

- Collaboration : Collaborate with functional testers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and improve automation testing strategies.

- Test Data Management : Ensure the availability of appropriate test data for automated testing and manage test environments effectively.

- Maintenance : Continuously maintain and update automated test scripts to accommodate changes in application functionality and improve testing efficiency.

Requirements :

- Automation Tools : Expertise in using Selenium for web application automation and Appium for mobile application automation (Android/iOS).

- Test Automation Frameworks : Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber) for both web and mobile applications.

- Continuous Integration : Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar for integrating automated tests into the development pipeline.

- Version Control Systems : Proficient in using Git for source code versioning and management.

- Test Case Design : Strong experience in creating and managing test cases, test plans, and related documentation.

- Problem-Solving Skills : Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills for resolving issues during test automation execution.

- Understanding of SDLC : Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), particularly Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams.

Desired Skills :

- Cloud Testing : Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack) for cross browser and cross-device testing.

- CI/CD Automation : Ability to set up and maintain automation scripts in CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and delivery.

- Version Control Best Practices : Strong knowledge of Git workflows, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications :

- 6+ years of hands-on experience in test automation using Java, Selenium, and Appium.