Automation Tester

Key Responsibilities: UI Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated UI test scripts using frameworks such as Selenium with Gauge/Cucumber or other BDD-supported frameworks. API Test Automation Development: Create, develop, and maintain API automation test scripts utilizing tools like ReadyAPI or Postman. Test Planning & Collaboration: Work closely with the QA team to identify test scenarios, define test requirements, and create comprehensive test plans. Test Execution & Analysis: Execute automated test scripts, analyze the results, and report defects to the development team for resolution. Regression Testing: Perform regression testing on new releases to ensure existing functionality remains intact. Test Data Management: Manage and maintain accurate test data to support consistent, repeatable test executions. Defect Tracking & Management: Use defect tracking tools to monitor and escalate critical issues to the development team promptly. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest testing trends, tools, and best practices, and proactively suggest process improvements. Required Qualifications & Skills: Proven experience in Black Box Testing , White Box Testing , Boundary Testing , Negative Testing , and Functional & Regression Testing . Test Automation Experience: At least 3 years of hands-on experience with test automation tools, such as Katalon and Selenium with Gauge/Cucumber (or any BDD-supported framework). Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in at least one language (Java, C#, etc.) for developing automated test scripts. Familiarity with Automation Frameworks: Experience with test automation frameworks, design patterns, and best practices. API Automation Expertise: Experience using tools like Postman or SoapUI/ReadyAPI for API testing. Web Technologies: Knowledge of web technologies, including HTML , CSS , JavaScript , and AJAX , for web application testing. Test Data Management: Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and developing queries for test data management. Program Interfaces & Services: Basic understanding of program interfaces, services, databases, messaging systems, and file management. Test Case Design: Solid understanding of test case design and test scenario creation based on user stories and requirements. Defect Reporting: Experience in using defect management tools for defect tracking and reporting. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving testing issues. Security Clearance: The selected candidate will undergo a background investigation by the government and must meet the necessary requirements to hold a position of public trust. Preferred Skills (Additional): Test Data Generation: Familiarity with tools and techniques for generating test data. Version Control: Experience using source control management tools like Git . Scripting Knowledge: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl , Python , or Groovy . CI/CD Experience: Knowledge of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment. Performance Testing: Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner . Agile Methodology: Experience working within Agile environments and with Agile software development practices.