Sr Advanced Test Engr

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Automation Test Engineer with expertise in testing modern web applications using AI-powered test automation platforms such as Functionize. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing scalable automation frameworks, implementing end-to-end test strategies, integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and improving software quality through intelligent automation. This role requires close collaboration with Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in an Agile Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for complex web applications using Functionize. • Create robust end-to-end, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and API test automation. • Leverage AI-powered automation capabilities in Functionize, including self-healing tests, natural language test creation, and intelligent maintenance. • Design reusable automation components that improve scalability and reduce maintenance effort. • Analyze application requirements and convert them into comprehensive automation scenarios. • Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing. • Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar frameworks. • Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI. • Execute automated tests as part of release validation and provide actionable quality reports. • Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear reproduction steps. • Collaborate with developers to resolve automation failures and application defects. • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities. • Continuously improve automation coverage, execution speed, and reliability. • Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across the team. • Review automation code and establish coding standards for test development. • Contribute to quality metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance. • 5+ years of experience in automation testing of web applications. • Hands-on experience with Functionize for enterprise-grade test automation. • Strong understanding of web technologies including: 1. HTML 2. CSS 3. JavaScript 4. DOM 5. Browser Developer Tools • Experience testing responsive and single-page applications. • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies. • Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. • Experience with Git version control. • Excellent analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Technical Skills Automation Tools • Functionize (Expert) • Selenium (preferred) API Testing • REST APIs • Postman/Bruno • REST Assured • Swagger/OpenAPI CI/CD • Azure DevOps • GitHub Actions Programming/Scripting • Java • JavaScript • TypeScript • SQL • JSON • XML Test Management • Jira • Azure DevOps Test Plans Cloud Platforms (Preferred) • Azure Core Competencies • Advanced automation framework design • AI-assisted testing strategies • Risk-based testing • Test planning and estimation • Root cause analysis • Performance and reliability mindset • Continuous quality improvement • Collaboration and stakeholder communication • Leadership and mentoring • Attention to detail • Problem-solving Desired Experience Candidates should demonstrate experience in: • Automating large enterprise web applications • Testing microservices-based architectures • Working with cloud-hosted applications • Automating complex user workflows • Testing role-based security and authorization • Regression suite optimization • Data-driven and keyword-driven testing • Cross-browser compatibility testing • Parallel test execution • Test reporting and dashboard creation Success Metrics The successful candidate will be expected to: • Achieve and maintain high automation coverage for critical business workflows. • Reduce manual regression effort through effective automation. • Improve automation execution reliability and reduce flaky tests. • Contribute to faster release cycles by integrating automation into CI/CD. • Deliver high-quality releases with reduced production defects. • Drive adoption of automation best practices across the engineering organization. Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with AI-driven quality engineering platforms • Accessibility testing (WCAG) • Security testing fundamentals • Performance testing using JMeter or k6 • Visual testing automation • Contract testing for APIs • Mobile web testing • Experience with enterprise SaaS applications • Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Application Insights This role is ideal for a senior automation professional who can lead automation initiatives, maximize the capabilities of Functionize, and help build a modern, scalable quality engineering practice.