Description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Automation Test Engineer with expertise in testing modern web applications using AI-powered test automation platforms such as Functionize. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing scalable automation frameworks, implementing end-to-end test strategies, integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and improving software quality through intelligent automation. This role requires close collaboration with Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in an Agile

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for complex web applications using Functionize.
- Create robust end-to-end, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and API test automation.
- Leverage AI-powered automation capabilities in Functionize, including self-healing tests, natural language test creation, and intelligent maintenance.
- Design reusable automation components that improve scalability and reduce maintenance effort.
- Analyze application requirements and convert them into comprehensive automation scenarios.
- Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
- Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar frameworks.
- Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
- Execute automated tests as part of release validation and provide actionable quality reports.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear reproduction steps.
- Collaborate with developers to resolve automation failures and application defects.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities.
- Continuously improve automation coverage, execution speed, and reliability.




- Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across the team.
- Review automation code and establish coding standards for test development.
- Contribute to quality metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
- 5+ years of experience in automation testing of web applications.
- Hands-on experience with Functionize for enterprise-grade test automation.
- Strong understanding of web technologies including:

1. HTML
2. CSS
3. JavaScript
4. DOM
5. Browser Developer Tools

• Experience testing responsive and single-page applications.
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
- Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with Git version control.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
- Robust verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

Automation Tools

- Functionize (Expert)
- Selenium (preferred) API Testing
- REST APIs
- Postman/Bruno
- REST Assured
- Swagger/OpenAPI CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions Programming/Scripting
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- SQL
- JSON
- XML Test Management
- Jira
- Azure DevOps Test Plans

Cloud Platforms (Preferred)

- Azure Core Competencies
- Advanced automation framework design
- AI-assisted testing strategies
- Risk-based testing




- Test planning and estimation
- Root cause analysis
- Performance and reliability mindset
- Continuous quality improvement
- Collaboration and stakeholder communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving

Desired Experience

Candidates should demonstrate experience in:

- Automating large enterprise web applications
- Testing microservices-based architectures
- Working with cloud-hosted applications
- Automating complex user workflows
- Testing role-based security and authorization
- Regression suite optimization
- Data-driven and keyword-driven testing
- Cross-browser compatibility testing
- Parallel test execution
- Test reporting and dashboard creation

Success Metrics The successful candidate will be expected to:

- Achieve and maintain high automation coverage for critical business workflows.
- Reduce manual regression effort through effective automation.
- Improve automation execution reliability and reduce flaky tests.
- Contribute to faster release cycles by integrating automation into CI/CD.
- Deliver high-quality releases with reduced production defects.
- Drive adoption of automation best practices across the engineering organization.

Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience with AI-driven quality engineering platforms
- Accessibility testing (WCAG)
- Security testing fundamentals
- Performance testing using JMeter or k6
- Visual testing automation
- Contract testing for APIs
- Mobile web testing
- Experience with enterprise SaaS applications
- Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Application Insights

This role is ideal for a senior automation professional who can lead automation initiatives, maximize the capabilities of Functionize, and help build a modern, scalable quality engineering practice.

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