Senior QA Automation Engineer

Role: Senior Automation Tester / Senior QA Automation Engineer

Location: Nagpur / Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Time: UK Shift (02.00 PM to 11.00 PM IST)

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with strong hands-on experience in test automation.
• Candidates must have Pharmaceutical Domain experience, specifically in Clinical Testing.
• Notice Period: Immediate joiner

Technical Environment:

• IDE: PyCharm 2023.3.1
• Programming Language: Python 3.12.1
• Automation Framework: Robot Framework
• Web Automation Library: SeleniumLibrary
• Source Code Repository: Bitbucket

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Tester with strong expertise in Python, Robot Framework, and SeleniumLibrary to develop, maintain, and enhance automated test solutions for web-based applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of automation framework design, test planning, execution, defect management, and Agile methodologies. The candidate will work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

Core Technology Stack:

Python 3.12.1 | Robot Framework | SeleniumLibrary | Selenium | PyCharm 2023.3.1 | Bitbucket | Git

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior Automation Tester who can independently design and maintain Python-based Robot Framework automation, has strong SeleniumLibrary experience, understands software testing fundamentals, and is comfortable working with Git/Bitbucket in an Agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework and SeleniumLibrary.
• Develop reusable and maintainable automation components using Python.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and create appropriate test scenarios and test cases.
• Build and enhance Robot Framework automation suites for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop and maintain reusable keywords, libraries, test data, and automation utilities.
• Perform web application testing across supported browsers and environments.
• Identify suitable test cases for automation and maximize automation coverage.
• Execute automated regression suites and analyze test execution results.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and determine whether failures are caused by application defects, test scripts, test data, or environment issues.
• Log, track, and manage defects and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• Maintain automation source code and test assets in Bitbucket.
• Follow source-control best practices, including branching, merging, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and other QA engineers.
• Review existing automation frameworks and identify opportunities for improved reliability, maintainability, and execution speed.
• Create and maintain test documentation, automation standards, and execution reports.
• Mentor junior automation testers and provide guidance on Robot Framework, Python, SeleniumLibrary, and automation best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation strategy.

Senior-Level Expectations:

The Senior Automation Tester is expected to:

• Take ownership of automation initiatives and deliverables.
• Design scalable and maintainable automation solutions.
• Identify gaps in existing automation coverage and recommend improvements.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce automation coding standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
• Provide estimates and technical input for automation tasks.
• Investigate complex automation failures and provide root-cause analysis.
• Continuously improve test execution efficiency and automation reliability.

Regards

Vibha Patel

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