Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated testing, with the ability to design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for different use cases - web, API testing etc.
- Identify manual testing processes that can be automated and implement effective automation solutions
- Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and create comprehensive test strategies
- Perform manual testing when necessary, especially for exploratory testing and edge cases
- Analyze test results, report bugs, and work with development teams to resolve issues
- Continuously improve the automation framework and testing processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, technologies, and best practices
- Mentor junior QA team members in automation practices and tools

Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years focused on test automation
- Experience in Test Automation using Selenium including Framework maintenance, Framework Optimization and Automation Test Execution.
- Expertise in testing tools - Selenium, BDD, Cucumber with good concepts of Java - OOPS concepts
- Analytical skills with a proactive problem solving approach, embrace knowledge attitude
- Experience in understanding the business requirements and come up with suitable testing techniques
- Good hands-on in writing test scenarios
- Experience in webservice Automation using Rest Assured/Postman
- Familiarity with DevOps methodologies especially around continuous integration and delivery
- String knowledge in testing relational databases using SQL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- ISTQB certification or equivalent
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
- Knowledge of database (Oracle, Mongo) testing and queries
- Solid understanding of payments industry, including various payment systems and processes
- Familiarity with ISO 20022 standards, and their application in payments messaging
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies