Test Automation Engineer Jobs

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of software products through automated testing processes. Test Automation Engineers use tools like Selenium to create test scripts and frameworks for testing web applications. With the increasing demand for automated testing in the software industry, this role offers great career prospects. Test Automation Engineers typically work closely with development and QA teams to streamline testing processes, ensuring faster and more reliable releases. The yearly salary range for Test Automation Engineers varies based on experience and location, but on average, it can range from $70,000 to $120,000. To excel in this role, candidates should have strong skills in scripting languages, test automation tools, and an understanding of software development processes. It's a dynamic role that offers a good work-life balance in a fast-paced environment.

About this role

Job Description

Position title: QA Test Engineer – Automation (Full-time)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Position & Objective-Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation test scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG/JUnit.
Enhance and maintain automation frameworks supporting CI/CD pipelines and enabling automated smoke and regression test suites.
Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine requirements and provide QA inputs.
Design and document test cases, test scenarios, and test strategies across functional, regression, and end-to-end testing cycles.
Participate in reviews of test design, coverage, and automation scripts with stakeholders.
Identify gaps in test coverage, perform root cause analysis of defects, and enhance test scenarios accordingly.
Perform API testing for RESTful and SOAP services using tools such as Postman and RestAssured.
Write SQL queries (joins, subqueries) to validate test results against underlying databases.
Execute, monitor, and analyze test results aligned with test metrics and quality KPIs.
Track, manage, and resolve defects using tools such as Azure DevOps/JIRA.
Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams for issue resolution.
Perform manual testing (functional, exploratory) where automation is not feasible.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment with continuous testing practices.

Technical Knowledge

3 to 5 years of experience in automation testing with Java (preferred).
Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver with Java, TestNG or JUnit frameworks.
Experience in BDD frameworks (Cucumber) is a plus.
Hands-on experience testing REST APIs and Web Services (Postman, RestAssured).
Familiarity with frontend automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
Strong knowledge of SQL for backend validation.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems testing.
Good to have: Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).

Personal Qualities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (PO, Dev, QA, Release, Leadership).
Self-motivated with a quality-first mindset and attention to detail.

Qualifications

BE / MCA or equivalent degree or relevant experience.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Opportunity to build world-class enterprise platforms (LIMS and digital solutions) used globally.
Exposure to cutting-edge Java, microservices, and cloud-based technologies.
Career growth in a highly collaborative and international environment.
Comprehensive benefits including hybrid work, transport, food, and competitive compensation.

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