Job Description: | Location- Onsite in Plano, TX- ***NO REMOTE OPTION!*** Job Title- SENIOR TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER Job Description/ Responsibilities- Core automation/coding experience is must as the role is 100% hands on automation. Strong hands-on experience in API BDD Automation Framework (using Rest Assured, Java, Cucumber, Postman, Ready API etc.) Strong hands-on experience with Spring boot. Strong hands-on experience in UI BDD Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber & TestNG. Good hands-on of SQL and able to write DB queries, exposure to Agile, JIRA & XRay. Good communication skills. Strong coding skills/ ability to write code hands-on during client interview. Automation Framework Development- Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using tools like Cucumber (BDD) and Rest Assured and Spring Boot. Implement test automation for APIs, integrating it into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins. Test Planning & Strategy- Define comprehensive test strategies aligned with project goals. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and develop effective test plans. Test Automation Execution- Write reusable and maintainable test scripts for API, UI, and integration testing. Execute automated test cases, monitor results, and debug failures. Continuous Integration & Deployment- Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. Ensure automated tests are run for every build or release cycle. Defect Tracking and Reporting- Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA. Provide detailed analysis and reports of test execution and defects. Code and Process Review- Review code for automation scripts to maintain quality and adherence to standards. Suggest process improvements for continuous testing efficiency. Mentorship and Leadership- Guide junior QA engineers in automation practices and tools. Advocate for automation best practices within the team. Tools Management- Manage and optimize the use of tools like Rest Assured (for API testing), Cucumber (for BDD testing), and Jenkins (for CI/CD automation). Stay updated with emerging trends and tools in automation testing. Documentation- Create and maintain documentation for automation frameworks, test cases using JIRA TEST (Xray), Test Plans (using JIRA TEST (Xray), and procedures Tools: Rest Assured/Java/Cucumber/Spring Boot/Selenium/Jenkins Pipeline & SQL What are the top skills required for this role? API TEST AUTOMATION (REST ASSURED / POSTMAN) SPRING BOOT CUCUMBER BDD FRAMEWORK DESIGN/DEVELOP AND MAINTENANCE JAVA JENKINS PIPELINE CI/CD Strong coding skills |