Automation Test Engineer

Benefits

• Onsite
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Automation Test Engineer (Selenium + Java + GCP)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Interview Mode: Video Interview

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a high-performing Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Selenium, Java, API automation, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves testing cloud-native, microservices-based applications in an Agile environment with a strong focus on automation, continuous testing, and quality engineering.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Automation Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Selenium WebDriver
• TestNG
• Cucumber (BDD)
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Strong API testing experience using REST Assured and Postman.
• Experience validating RESTful services and microservices.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Git and Jenkins for CI/CD integration.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:
• BigQuery
• Cloud Storage
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Experience testing cloud-native applications.
• Strong SQL skills for backend and data validation.
• Excellent debugging, defect analysis, and root cause analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services or Payments domain.
• Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Shift Left Testing and Continuous Testing practices.
• Familiarity with Jira and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber.
• Develop automated UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites.
• Validate backend data using SQL queries.
• Perform API automation using REST Assured and Postman.
• Test cloud-native applications deployed on GCP.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements.
• Support continuous testing and release readiness for enterprise applications.