Automation Engineer

AlgoShack; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AlgoShack in Bengaluru is looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in Java, API testing, and BDD frameworks. The candidate will design and maintain automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include developing BDD-based scenarios, executing API tests, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. Familiarity with Linux, GitHub, and cloud-native tools like GitHub Copilot will be advantageous.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Java.
• Implement API automation tests for RESTful services using tools such as RestAssured.
• Develop and execute BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber.
• Perform UI automation testing using Selenium WebDriver.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

API automation testing

BDD frameworks

Selenium WebDriver

Linux commands

Git/GitHub

Tools

Cucumber

RestAssured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer (Java/API/BDD)

Experience: 3 to 5 Years

Job Summary: 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 Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• 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 (Added Advantage)

• 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