Lead Automation Engineer - E2E Testing & CI/CD Engineering

Shashwath Solution; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Automation Engineer to join our End-to-End QA team. You will lead test automation activities, create and maintain automation scripts, and uphold the highest quality standards across our product ecosystem.

The role requires owning automation frameworks, contributing to the CI/CD pipeline, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable releases and optimal test coverage in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation engineering with Java, Selenium, Groovy, TypeScript, and Python.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Solid experience in Linux systems administration (preferably RedHat), with hands-on troubleshooting and infrastructure maintenance.
• Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Geb, Spock, and Playwright.
• Experience with cloud technologies and public cloud infrastructure management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on process optimization and system stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead test strategy and planning across functional and non-functional areas.
• Design, write, and maintain test cases and automation scripts for product features.
• Prepare environments, manage test data, and execute tests across development stages.
• Provide sign-off for features based on exit criteria and manage defects.
• Develop and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD integrations.

Skills

Automation

Playwright

Typescript

Java

DevOps

E2E

QA

CI/CD

Test Strategy

Test Planning

Green IT

Test Suite

Tools

Selenium

Geb

Spock

Groovy

Playwright

TypeScript

Python

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Automation Engineer to join our End-to-End (E2E) Quality Assurance (QA) team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading test automation activities, creating and maintaining automation scripts, and ensuring the highest quality standards for the Amadeus product ecosystem. You will play a pivotal role in validating all components of our product suite, leveraging your expertise in test strategy, automation, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, taking ownership of automation frameworks, and driving the success of our CI/CD pipeline, all while maintaining a focus on quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning: Participate in specification and architecture reviews, including customer specification reviews, providing valuable feedback on potential risks, impacts, and gaps. Define comprehensive test strategies and test plans, encompassing both functional and non-functional test cases, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and product specifications. Ensure compliance with CI/CD guidelines, Green IT standards, and industry best practices (SDL, STDL, ISTQB).

Test Expertise & Execution: Design and write test cases and scripts tailored to product features, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. Prepare test environments, manage test data, and execute test cases across different stages of product development. Perform detailed test execution and provide sign-off (go/no-go) for features based on clearly defined exit criteria. Continuously assess and optimize the test suite by adding, updating, or removing test cases based on product evolution, new features, and metrics such as stability and flaky tests. Investigate PTRs, validate fixes, and enrich test suites with new scenarios.

Test Automation & Frameworks: Lead the creation, maintenance, and improvement of automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Groovy, TypeScript, and Python. Conduct peer reviews of automated scripts to ensure adherence to defined quality standards and best practices. Collaborate with functional teams to understand and implement relevant test scenarios that align with business goals. Influence the functional teams to improve test coverage and ensure comprehensive test scenarios. Monitor daily automated campaigns, analyze results, identify defects, and collaborate with the development team to resolve issues.

Defect Management: Open and manage defects for software or documentation issues, assigning appropriate severity levels and providing sufficient information for resolution. Review and validate defect fixes, providing a go/no-go decision for production deployments. Track defects through their lifecycle, ensuring proper resolution and closure.

DevOps & Infrastructure Management: Maintain Linux infrastructure to ensure 24x7 service availability and optimal system performance. Troubleshoot and address system issues, continuously improving processes for stability and efficiency. Support migration to cloud environments, implementing solutions for RedHat Linux systems administration. Manage system upgrades, patches, and hotfixes across servers, workstations, and network hardware. Build and maintain operational tools for deployment, monitoring and analysis of cloud infrastructure and systems. Maintain proficiency in Docker, Containers, and Kubernetes, provisioning and managing public cloud infrastructure defined as code. Implement and maintain CI/CD solutions across platforms and applications.

Tools & Technologies: Selenium & Java, Geb & Spock (BDD Framework) with Groovy Playwright TypeScript Python Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Octane/ALM Postman, SOAP UI, Webservices Docker, Containers, Kubernetes RedHat Linux Systems Administration and Cloud Infrastructure

Qualifications

Proven experience in automation engineering with expertise in Java, Selenium, Groovy, TypeScript, and Python. In-depth understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management. Solid experience in Linux systems administration (preferably RedHat), with hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining infrastructure. Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Geb, Spock, and Playwright. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and public cloud infrastructure management. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization and system stability. Knowledge or experience in the travel domain is a plus. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is an added advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.

Skills

Automation, Playwright,Typescript, Java,Devops, End-to-End,E2E, Quality Assurance,QA, CI/CD, Test Strategy, Test Planning, Green IT, Test suite optimization, Java, Selenium, Groovy, TypeScript, Python, Linux Infrastructure Management, RedHat, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Octane,ALM, Postman, SOAP UI, Spock, Geb, Cloud migration,

Mandatory Key Skills

selenium,groovy,container,test automation framework,continuous integration,test strategy,linux system administration,typescript,provisioning,aws,ci/cd,jenkins,microsoft azure,linux,gcp,bdd,soap ui,redhat linux,java*,docker*,python*,kubernetes*,devops*