Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python.
• Perform functional, integration, and system testing in Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts for: (a) Test automation, (b) Log parsing and validation, (c) Environment setup and cleanup
• Implement automation scripts for: (a) Web applications using Selenium and Playwright, (b) Desktop applications using Pywinauto
• Collaborate with QA, development, and product teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and ensure quality.
• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Maintain test data, environments, and automation repositories.
• Enhance automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Debug and troubleshoot automation failures and provide root cause analysis.
• Contribute to best practices, coding standards, and framework improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another relevant discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Python – 3-5 years with hands-on experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience in system integration testing.
• Commands: grep, awk, sed, tail, etc.
• Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting
• Hands-on experience with at least 1 year each: (a) Selenium WebDriver, (b) Playwright, (c) Pywinauto
• Experience in building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch
• Knowledge of test design techniques and QA methodologies
• Experience with API testing (using tools like requests, Postman, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• Exposure to Docker / containerized test environments
• Knowledge of database testing (SQL)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Exposure to RPA or desktop automation use cases

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous learning attitude