Test Automation Engineer - SDET

Key Skills: Java, Maven, Rest Assured, Selenium, BDD, Cucumber

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain automation frameworks from scratch or enhance existing ones.
• Execute automation scripts in development environments to accelerate defect identification at unit/component levels.
• Manage build processes including package creation, deployments, pipeline publishing, and project dependencies.
• Contribute to open-source/community projects or showcase GitHub work as a demonstration of expertise.
• Make framework-level decisions (library selection, wrappers, factory design patterns, data-driven testing).
• Develop and execute sequential API flows and environment-specific tests without altering core codebase.
• Perform strong hands-on coding in Core Java, API automation, and backend automation testing.
• Collaborate with developers, QEs, and cross-functional teams on microservices and integrated systems.
• Debug, resolve, and optimize pre-written codebases while improving maintainability.
• Implement simulations/mocking using WireMock, Mountebank, or similar tools.
• Perform SQL/NoSQL database validations and message queue testing.
• Manage builds using Maven/Gradle; integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work in Agile/Scrum teams, balancing automation and manual testing when needed.

Skills Required:

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in Core Java (advanced concepts: polymorphism, lambda expressions, collections, regex, encapsulation, casting, boxing/unboxing, wrappers).
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, Karate, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD).
• Experience in API & microservices testing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Maven/Gradle build management.
• Proficiency in Git (branching, merging, conflict resolution, reviews).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Simulation/mocking experience with WireMock/Mountebank.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent debugging and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments.
• Innovative approach to test automation, always seeking improvements.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field