Automation Tester

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

Originally posted on Himalayas