Advanced Software Engineer – Test Automation
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Software Engineer – Test Automation to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise-scale test automation solutions. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people mentoring and strategic ownership of automation frameworks, quality engineering practices, and CI/CD integration.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automation technologies, strong programming skills, and a proven track record of leading teams in delivering high-quality software through automation-first approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.
- Define automation strategy, standards, and best practices .
- Drive quality engineering initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency, and delivery velocity.
- Evaluate and recommend new automation tools, frameworks, and technologies.
Automation Development
Design and implement automated testing solutions using
Develop reusable automation components and libraries using
Java
Ensure automation frameworks are robust, scalable, and easy to maintain.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines.
Build and maintain automation workflows using
GitHub Actions
Improve release quality through continuous testing and automated quality gates.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to automation engineers.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
- Drive technical discussions, design reviews, and automation roadmap planning.
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, product, and engineering leadership teams.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Establish automation metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle.
- Support root cause analysis and resolution of complex quality-related challenges.
Required Skills
Strong hands-on expertise with
Selenium
Playwright
Cypress
Strong programming skills in
Python
Java
C++
Object oriented programming
Data structures
Experience using
PyCharm
Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code
Strong CI/CD experience with
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
- Experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Good to have experience with Docker and containerized execution environments.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted testing and modern quality engineering practices.
- Experience leading distributed or global engineering teams.
- Exposure to Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership
Data Simulation over TCP & UDP channels
Automation Framework Architecture
Software Design & Development
CI/CD and DevOps Practices
Coaching & Mentoring
Strategic Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Success Measures
- Increased automation coverage and reliability.
- Reduced execution time and maintenance effort.
- Improved release quality and deployment confidence.
- Successful adoption of automation standards and best practices.
- Growth and technical development of team members.
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