About the role
Work Location: Gurugram only
Experience: 5-10 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Java Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Java programming, Selenium automation, and API testing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing robust automation frameworks, solving real-world programming problems, and working with CI/CD tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Java and Selenium.
Collaborate with QA and development teams to understand requirements and implement effective test strategies.
Perform API testing using tools and frameworks, validating status codes and payloads.
Optimize test execution time and manage parallel test sessions.
Participate in framework design discussions and contribute to continuous improvement.
Execute manual test scenarios when required (e.g., Parking Lot scenarios).
Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
Technical Skills Required:
Java Programming:
Strong understanding of core Java concepts: HashMap, Arrays, ArrayList, Exception Handling.
Solid grasp of OOPs concepts including Polymorphism, Inheritance, Abstraction.
Knowledge of multiple inheritance in Java and use of abstract classes.
Understanding of immutability and operator overloading.
Proficiency in String handling and manipulation.
Familiarity with StringBuilder vs StringBuffer.
Experience with collections, HashMaps, LinkedHashMap.
Selenium Automation:
Expertise in creating locators and XPath (descendant, sibling, ancestor).
Experience with explicit and implicit waits.
Understanding of browser initialization and parallel session management.
Knowledge of test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG) and their differences.
Experience with DataProviders, parameterization, hooks, scenario outlines, and runner classes.
Handling pop-ups, JavaScript executors, and different wait strategies.
Familiarity with listeners and exception handling in Selenium.
Understanding of Selenium version differences and new features.
API Automation:
Understanding of HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT) and status/error codes.
Experience in automating REST APIs.
Hands-on experience with Rest Assured for API test automation is required.