Automation Tester

Hexaware Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexaware Technologies is looking for an Automation Test Engineer in Chennai with 6 to 10 years of experience in software testing, focusing on automation. The role involves designing and developing automation test scripts, collaborating with development and QA teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Candidates should have strong experience in Selenium Java and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. Good communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in software testing with automation focus.
• Strong hands-on experience in automation frameworks.
• Experience in stakeholder management and team management.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation test scripts and frameworks.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams for integration.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium Java

Java

Python

JavaScript

Defect Management

Tools

CI/CD tools

API automation tools

BDD frameworks

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts and frameworks
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results
• Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify, log, and track defects while ensuring proper resolution
• Review test cases and improve automation coverage
• Mentor junior automation engineers and provide technical guidance
• Ensure adherence to testing standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks

Must to have

• 6 years of Hands on Experience in Automation is MUST
• Must have stakeholder management experience (minimum of 4 years)
• Good to have Team management experience (Minimum of 2 years , team of 4 to 6 )

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 to 10 years of experience in Software Testing, with strong focus on Automation
• Strong hands-on experience in Selenium Java automation tool/framework
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with test execution, reporting, and defect management tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation execution in DevOps environments
• Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle and QA processes

Preferred Skills

• Experience in API automation (REST, SOAP)
• Exposure to BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
• Experience mentoring or leading small automation teams
• Domain knowledge relevant to the project (if applicable)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder interaction abilities
• High ownership, accountability, and proactive attitude

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA Role Category: Quality Assurance and Testing Role: Automation Test Engineer Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details

Company: Hexaware Technologies Location(s): Chennai