Automation Test Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Advanced Automation Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test scripts to ensure the reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance of gaming software and systems. This role requires expertise in automation testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and scripting languages. The candidate will collaborate closely with development, product management, and quality assurance teams to streamline testing processes and mentor junior engineers.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for gaming products and systems.
• Design and implement automation testing frameworks to enhance efficiency and test coverage.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or CircleCI.
• Work with developers and SQA engineers to identify automation testing opportunities and optimize existing test cases.
• Utilize test management tools such as TestRail, JIRA, and Unity Test Framework for tracking test execution and defects.
• Analyse test results, report defects, and collaborate with teams for resolution before release.
• Mentor and lead multiple SQA engineers in automation best practices, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Organize and lead inter-departmental project meetings related to test automation strategies.
• Ensure database integrity and data validation using SQL queries and database management systems.
• Establish and manage all required test environments and hardware setups for automation testing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement new automation tools and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Introduce and lead automation process improvement initiatives.
• Provide training sessions on automation best practices to the QA team.
• Support special projects and research emerging trends in test automation.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or Cypress.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with game-specific testing frameworks such as TestRail, Jenkins, or Unity Test Framework.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, CircleCI) for automated test execution.
• Solid experience with SQL and database management for testing and validation.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
• Experience in microservices testing is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing.

• Experience in leading automation projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to debug automation test failures.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.