- Strong hands-on experience as an SDET / Automation Engineer, with a explicit focus on test automation over manual testing
- Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java (preferred) or similar OO languages
- Solid experience with UI automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress and Selenium
- Strong understanding of test automation design patterns, test data management, and reporting
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Strong knowledge of Shift Left testing, test pyramid, and continuous testing practices
- Ability to collaborate with developers to influence quality at code and design level.
- Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Familiarity with containerisation or cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure testing perspective)
- ISTQB or equivalent certification (optional)
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise scale environments