Senior test automation engineer
Job Description: Location- Onsite in Plano, TX- ***NO REMOTE OPTION!***Job Title- SENIOR TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEERJob Description/ Responsibilities-Core automation/coding experience is must as the role is 100% hands on automation.Strong hands-on experience in API BDD Automation Framework (using Rest Assured, Java, Cucumber, Postman, Ready API etc.)Strong hands-on experience with Spring boot.Strong hands-on experience in UI BDD Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber & TestNG.Good hands-on of SQL and able to write DB queries, exposure to Agile, JIRA & XRay.Good communication skills.Strong coding skills/ ability to write code hands-on during client interview.Automation Framework Development- Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using tools like Cucumber (BDD) and Rest Assured and Spring Boot.Implement test automation for APIs, integrating it into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins.Test Planning & Strategy- Define comprehensive test strategies aligned with project goals.Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and develop effective test plans.Test Automation Execution- Write reusable and maintainable test scripts for API, UI, and integration testing.Execute automated test cases, monitor results, and debug failures.Continuous Integration & Deployment- Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.Ensure automated tests are run for every build or release cycle.Defect Tracking and Reporting- Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA.
Provide detailed analysis and reports of test execution and defects.Code and Process Review- Review code for automation scripts to maintain quality and adherence to standards.Suggest process improvements for continuous testing efficiency.Mentorship and Leadership- Guide junior QA engineers in automation practices and tools.Advocate for automation best practices within the team.Tools Management- Manage and optimize the use of tools like Rest Assured (for API testing), Cucumber (for BDD testing), and Jenkins (for CI/CD automation). Stay updated with emerging trends and tools in automation testing.Documentation- Create and maintain documentation for automation frameworks, test cases using JIRA TEST (Xray), Test Plans (using JIRA TEST (Xray), and proceduresTools: Rest Assured/Java/Cucumber/Spring Boot/Selenium/Jenkins Pipeline & SQLWhat are the top skills required for this role?API TEST AUTOMATION (REST ASSURED / POSTMAN)SPRING BOOTCUCUMBER BDD FRAMEWORK DESIGN/DEVELOP AND MAINTENANCEJAVAJENKINS PIPELINECI/CDStrong coding skills Years of Experience: 10 Years of Experience