IT Engineer - Automation

Maximus; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead automation efforts for large web applications, leveraging AI-driven quality engineering and cloud-based testing. You will design scalable frameworks, mentor teammates, and collaborate with DevOps, AI, and product teams to embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes 70%+ automation coverage, AI-assisted test design, and POC evaluation of new tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on automation testing for large web apps.
• Strong Selenium WebDriver and grid experience.
• Python programming for framework development.
• REST API testing using Postman or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional and automation testing with 70%+ automation coverage.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps, AWS, and product teams to CI/CD integration.
• Mentor teammates and drive AI-driven testing initiatives.
• Perform backend, API, and microservices testing.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

Selenium Grid

Python

API Testing

Agile Testing

Test Management

Custom Utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters/AI Cert

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Test Engineer with expertise in test automation, AI-driven quality engineering, and cloud-based testing solutions to support medium to large-scale web applications. The role involves analyzing and reviewing system requirements, collaborating with Development, DevOps, Product, and AI engineering teams, and designing scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks.

The ideal candidate will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI technologies to improve test design, test execution, defect prediction, test data generation, and quality engineering processes. This individual will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing automation frameworks, exploring AI-powered testing solutions, and maximizing automation coverage across microservices-based applications, APIs, and cloud platforms.

The position also requires mentoring team members, performing Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new automation and AI technologies, and driving innovation in software quality assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional and automation testing efforts with a strong focus on achieving high automation coverage (70%+).
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Python, and AI-assisted testing approaches.
• Create and execute automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, databases, and cloud-based solutions.
• Utilize AI/ML-powered testing tools for test case generation, self-healing automation, defect prediction, and test optimization.
• Evaluate and implement Generative AI solutions to improve test productivity and quality engineering efficiency.
• Design and maintain Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven, and Hybrid automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development, DevOps, AWS, and Product teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform backend, ETL, API, and microservices testing.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, risk assessment, defect triage, and test execution activities.
• Develop AI-driven test data generation and management strategies.
• Review automation code, test scripts, and frameworks to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct POCs and recommend innovative automation and AI testing tools.
• Mentor team members on automation best practices, AI-assisted testing techniques, and quality engineering methodologies.
• Support UAT activities and provide project-specific testing expertise.
• Provide regular project status updates and quality metrics to management and stakeholders.

Technical Skills / Knowledge Required

Automation & QA

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Automation Testing for medium to large complex web-based applications, preferably in the Healthcare industry.
• Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver and Selenium Grid.
• Expertise in Python programming for automation framework development.
• Experience in REST API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Ability to write custom automation utilities and reusable testing solutions.

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Experience with AI-powered testing tools such as Testim, Functionize, Mabl, Tricentis Tosca AI capabilities, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs) and their application in Quality Engineering.
• Experience leveraging AI for:
• Automated test case generation
• Self-healing test scripts
• Defect prediction and root cause analysis
• Test data generation
• Risk-based testing
• Intelligent test execution and prioritization
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, ChatGPT Enterprise, or equivalent tools.
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering and AI governance principles.

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with AWS fundamentals and cloud testing concepts.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS-native tools.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices testing.

Database & Scripting

• Strong SQL skills for backend and ETL testing.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, XML validation, and scripting.
• Experience working with Unix/Linux command-line environments.

Personal / Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate testing strategies, quality metrics, and AI initiatives to technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead discussions, presentations, and solution walkthroughs.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning, particularly in AI and Quality Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare, Insurance, or highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to AI/ML projects or AI-enabled enterprise applications.
• Experience with performance testing tools and quality engineering practices.
• Knowledge of security testing and cloud security concepts.
• Relevant certifications in Automation Testing, AWS Cloud, AI/ML, or Quality Engineering are preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree or specialized certification in AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or Quality Engineering is a plus.