Qe Automation Engineer

Job Description : SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) Job Type : Full-Time with the Client Role Overview : We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in test automation with API testing or mobile testing or Web, with hands-on experience in creating robust automation frameworks and scripts. This role demands a thorough understanding of quality engineering practices, microservices architecture, and software testing tools. Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop scalable and modular automation frameworks using best industry practices such as the Page Object Model.
• Automate testing for distributed, highly scalable systems.
• Create and execute test scripts for GUI-based, API, and mobile applications.
• Perform end-to-end testing for APIs, ensuring thorough validation of request and response schemas, status codes, and exception handling.
• Conduct API testing using tools like Rest Assured, SOAP UI, NodeJS, and Postman, and validate data with serialization techniques (e.g., POJO classes).
• Implement and maintain BDD/TDD frameworks using tools like Cucumber, TestNG, or JUnit.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Integrate test suites into test management systems and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Maven, Gradle, and Git.
• Mentor team members and quickly adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Select and implement appropriate test automation tools and strategies based on project needs.
• Apply design patterns, modularization, and user libraries for efficient framework creation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and scalability of microservices and APIs.

Must-Have Skills :

• Proficiency in designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Groovy, or JavaScript with a solid understanding of OOP concepts.
• Hands-on experience with at least one GUI automation tool (desktop/mobile). Experience with multiple tools is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of API testing and microservices architecture.
• Experience with BDD and TDD methodologies and associated tools.
• Familiarity with SOAP and REST principles.
• Expertise in parsing and validating complex JSON and XML responses.
• Ability to create and manage test pipelines in CI/CD environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

• Experience with multiple test automation tools for GUI or mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of advanced serialization techniques and custom test harness implementation.
• Exposure to various test management tools and automation strategies.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 Years+ in software quality engineering and test automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

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