Automation Testing Engineeer

AXA - BS Internal / AXA - GBS Public

Position: Automation Test Engineer

1. Position Overview

• Experience in designing, executing, and managing automation testing activities for software applications.
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Assure consistent quality of Software Applications via Automation API testing, testing strategies, and test cases.
• Perform manual testing as needed to understand application processes and workflows to convert into automated test scripts.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts in a defined repository, integrate scripts into the continuous delivery pipeline, and provide output reporting for test execution runs.
• Manage and organize test data and perform data analysis. Develop and maintain test data repositories to assure data integrity in all database platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive approach to identify and resolve issues, are essential.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to understand/enhance test automation frameworks and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Responsible for ensuring that the testing process is efficient, effective, and aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Foster a dynamic, happy, energetic, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

2. Responsibilities / Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber framework, Playwright, and Java. Capable of handling and maintaining data-driven/test-driven automation framework.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java or Python, JavaScripts, etc.
• Associate must have experience in designing and creating automation test plans, test cases, and test scripts for automation testing.
• Generate detailed test reports and metrics to communicate the status of test efforts to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand product requirements and create test cases for automation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and automation best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) process by integrating automated tests into the build pipeline.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues found during automated testing, working closely with developers to resolve them.
• Maintain test environments and test data to ensure consistency and reliability of automated tests.
• Document test cases, test results, and automation processes for future reference.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process and methodologies.

3. Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile environment and working closely with all project stakeholders.
• Knowledge in Defect Life Cycle and Test and Defect management tools like JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr, and X-Ray.
• Experience in Web Services Testing (REST/SOAP) using test tools like Postman.
• Knowledge of the insurance domain will be an added advantage.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in automation testing tools and techniques.
• Notice period not more than 30 days / Immediate Joiners.

4. Education and Certification

• Strong educational background with a degree, preferably in IT or equivalent.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation level or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good Team Player/Analytical Skills/Communication Skills.
• 3-6+ years of relevant experience in automation testing.