Automation Engineer

Summary

Join Amount, a leading digital transformation partner for financial institutions, as an Automation Engineer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing automation frameworks using Java/Python. Collaborate with QA engineers and developers to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role requires strong Java programming skills, experience with automation tools, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of experience as a Java Developer with QA automation exposure. Amount offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Java Developer, preferably with exposure to QA automation
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented concepts
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web services (RESTful APIs)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, Argo)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate findings effectively
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience with Playwright, Cyprus, Selenium or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Java/Python and other open-source tools
• Implement automated test scripts for functional and regression testing
• Integrate automated tests with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage
• Troubleshoot and debug automation failures in a timely manner
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and test suites
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies to improve testing efficiency
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Working knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL)
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and processes is preferred
• Basic understanding of Selenium webdriver is preferred