Automation Engineer

AlgoShack; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AlgoShack in Bengaluru, India is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and API applications. You will work with Java-based automation, API testing, and BDD frameworks, gaining exposure to Linux environments and cloud-native tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration with developers and DevOps teams, implementing UI automation with Selenium WebDriver, and leveraging AI-assisted coding prompts to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Test Automation.
• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Hands-on experience with API automation testing.
• Solid experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin).
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Good working knowledge of Linux commands and environments.
• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Java.
• Implement API automation tests for RESTful services (e.g., RestAssured).
• Develop and execute BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber or similar frameworks.
• Perform UI automation testing with Selenium WebDriver.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues in Linux-based environments and analyze results.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps for quality delivery.
• Log defects and ensure timely resolution; follow best practices in test automation.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

API automation testing

BDD frameworks

Selenium WebDriver

Linux commands

Git/GitHub

SDLC/STLC

Tools

RestAssured

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in Java-based automation, API testing, and BDD frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web and API applications. Exposure to Linux environments, cloud-native tools, and modern AI-assisted development practices like GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering will be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Java
• Implement API automation tests for RESTful services using tools such as RestAssured or similar
• Develop and execute BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber or equivalent frameworks
• Perform UI automation testing using Selenium WebDriver
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Execute tests and troubleshoot issues in Linux-based environments
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality delivery
• Analyze test results, log defects, and ensure timely resolution
• Follow best practices in test automation, code quality, and framework design
• Leverage GitHub Copilot effectively to improve productivity and write optimized prompts (added advantage)

Required Skill:

• 3–5 years of experience in Test Automation
• Strong proficiency in Java
• Hands‑on experience with API automation testing
• Solid experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin)
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Good working knowledge of Linux commands and environments
• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC

Good to Have:

• Exposure to Kubernetes and containerized test execution
• Ability to write effective prompts to improve AI-assisted coding
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar

Required Skills

java web automation selenium Test Automation Frameworks and Tools