Automation Engineer

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As an Automation Engineer, your days will be focused on developing and enhancing our automation framework. You will play a crucial role in developing robust automation frameworks using Java/Python and other technologies to support our QA processes. You will collaborate closely with QA engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of software products. You’ll also experiment with AI-powered testing tools to accelerate coverage, generate test data, and identify defects faster.

Team: You’ll work with a team of ~5 quality engineers.

Similar job titles: Test Automation Engineer, Software Automation Engineer, Quality Automation Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Automation Developer, Software Development Engineer in Test

Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Java/Python and other open-source tools
• Experience with Playwright, Cyprus, Selenium or equivalent
• Implement automated test scripts for functional and regression testing
• Integrate automated tests with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Leverage AI-assisted testing frameworks and tools to enhance automation efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage
• Troubleshoot and debug automation failures in a timely manner
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and test suites
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies to improve testing efficiency
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability

WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

• 2+ years of proven experience as a Java Developer, preferably with exposure to QA automation
• Openness to adopting AI in QA workflows (e.g., AI-based test case generation, data validation)
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented concepts
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web services (RESTful APIs)
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries, with hands-on experience in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or MySQL)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, Argo)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate findings effectively
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Working knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL)
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and processes is preferred
• Basic understanding of Selenium webdriver is preferred