Automation Tester

Category: IT Services Location: Yrs of Exp: 4 - 7 Location: Remote JD: Key Responsibilities - Understand and contribute across the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including requirement analysis, test planning, test case design, execution, defect management, and reporting. - Design, develop, maintain, and execute UI automation scripts using Java and Selenium. - Develop and execute API automation for REST/SOAP services and validate responses, data, and integrations. - Perform database testing, including SQL queries, data validation, CRUD operations, joins, and backend data verification. - Identify suitable candidates for automation and contribute to automation framework development and maintenance. - Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines and support scheduled/regression test execution. - Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with development teams to resolve defects. - Leverage AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and similar GenAI tools for test case generation, automation code assistance, test data creation, failure analysis, and productivity improvement. - Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA, development, BA, and other stakeholders. Required Skills - Strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium WebDriver. - Good understanding of STLC and software testing fundamentals. - Hands-on experience in UI and API automation. - Strong SQL and database testing skills. - Experience with automation frameworks such as TestNG/JUnit, Maven, Cucumber/BDD is preferred. - Good understanding of Git and CI/CD concepts. - Practical experience using AI/GenAI platforms such as ChatGPT or Claude for software testing and automation. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. - Good communication and collaboration skills. Details Originally posted on Himalayas