Automation Test Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Cypress-based test automation frameworks and scripts for Lab Diagnostics products.
• Design and execute UI, API, integration, system, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Develop automated test scripts using Cypress and JavaScript.
• Perform both manual and automation testing using black-box, grey-box, and white-box testing approaches.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and monitor, analyze, and triage pipeline failures.
• Maintain and continuously improve the integration and regression test suite.
• Improve automation coverage, test reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Perform API testing and UI testing for system and sub-system components.
• Identify, report, track, and validate defects through closure.
• Perform defect investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in collaboration with development teams.
• Create and maintain test specifications, impact analysis, test reports, and other QA documentation.
• Perform manual testing whenever required by the project.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, QA engineers, and other cross-functional teams to understand technical implementations and product features.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related discipline.
• 46 years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress and JavaScript — mandatory.
• Experience developing or maintaining automation frameworks, preferably using Cypress.
• Strong experience in UI/Web automation, API testing, and integration testing.
• Hands-on experience with Mocha, Jasmine, Jest and/or Chai.
• Experience with BDD/Cucumber and automation best practices.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience integrating automation suites with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience in defect management, debugging, failure analysis, and RCA.
• Good understanding of manual testing, including functional, regression, smoke, and system testing.
• Experience with Applitools/visual testing is an advantage.
• Experience with FlaUI or Windows application testing is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively with development and cross-functional teams.