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.