QA Automation Developer

Key Responsibilities : - Primary responsibilities include working with Dev/PM/Test to design and implement test and validation strategies throughout the development life cycle- Design and implement robust, scalable, and high quality test automation suites- Write, execute and debug automated test cases, troubleshoot and debug complex systems- Able to mentor other engineers in technical aspect- Experience in communicating with business teams, other development teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs- Detect underlying problems, patterns, and looks beyond the obvious. Assist in the analysis of test results to identify the root cause of failure- Identify opportunities for process, tools and test methodology improvements and drive those from concept to implementation- Work with the open source community to scale up test automation practices, and provide robust releases.- Working on an Agile squad, leading quality engineering efforts while collaborating with the squad, chapter, and tribe- Have accountability for test strategy, test planning, framework implementation, and test execution within the agile squad and tribe- Implement high-quality, reusable, maintainable test automation code using various automation tools and frameworks- Create structured, clean, and cohesive test automation and exploratory tests for all new features and/or functional changes in the software, organized into repeatable test suites for native mobile applications and browser-based applications from the user interface as well as through APIs- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient automation frameworks.- Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and related tools.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage and product quality throughout the development lifecycle.- Perform API testing and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.- Identify, document, and track software defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution.- Participate actively in code reviews, requirement discussions, and test case reviews.- Continuously explore and implement new test tools, processes, and technologies to improve efficiency.Skills and Qualifications : - 3+ years of proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or SDET.- Strong hands-on expertise withSelenium WebDriver and test automation frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber.- Proficient in C# programming for writing and maintaining automation scripts.- Solid experience in API testing(Postman, RestAssured preferred).- Experience with CI/CD tools(e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).- In-depth understanding ofQA methodologies, testing processes, and best practices.- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. (ref:hirist.tech)