Senior Automation Engineer

Summary

Join 66degrees, a leading consulting and professional services company, as a Senior level Contractor for a 12-month remote assignment (40-45 hours/week), with potential extension. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java. Develop and maintain automation frameworks. Identify test scenarios and create comprehensive test plans. Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects. Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with development and QA teams. Troubleshoot and resolve issues. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of overall experience and 6+ years as an Automation Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience overall 10+ and 6+ years as an Automation Engineer, with a strong focus on web application testing
• Solid proficiency in Java programming language
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for automating web applications
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle
• Experience working with SQL databases and writing SQL queries for data validation
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and their integration with automation frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks that are modular, reusable, and efficient
• Identify test scenarios and create comprehensive test plans for web applications
• Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects effectively
• Integrate automation scripts with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Work with SQL databases to validate data integrity and perform necessary test data setup
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to understand application requirements and provide feedback on design and usability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts and test environments
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in test automation
• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies
• Document automation frameworks, test scripts, and test results clearly and concisely