Automation and Test Engineer

Design and implement test cases for new and existing ICIC features. Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across ICIC components. Validate virtual machine lifecycle operations and infrastructure provisioning on z/VM and KVM. Develop and maintain automated test suites or custom Python scripts. Set up, configure, and maintain complex test environments on IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. Log, track, and verify defects using tools like Jira or Bugzilla. Proficient in designing & development of Test frame works. Working experience in Restful APIs & Command line interfaces Experience in UI automation tools like Cypress Expert level skill in Type1/Type2 hypervisors, OS Virtualization , Process and resource Management in Operating system, network segmentation. Strong skills in git/Gerrit, shell(ksh/bash), system monitoring, Jenkins, groovy scripts. Work closely with development and architecture teams to ensure feature completeness and quality. Participate in CI/CD workflows and maintain test execution pipelines. Analyze logs and system behaviour to troubleshoot issues and suggest enhancements. Contribute to the design and execution of Automated Verification Testing (AVT) to ensure continuous and reliable validation of ICIC features. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing Profound knowledge of Software Development Process and Testing life cycle. Strong understanding of Linux system administration and virtualization. Proficiency in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages. Experience with automation frameworks Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Knowledge of Automated Verification Testing (AVT) processes and tools.