Senior Automation QA Engineer

Ciklum India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Tailored learning opportunities

Mental health support

Job summary

Ciklum India is seeking a Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chennai, India. In this full-time role, you will architect test automation frameworks, develop automated tests for UI and APIs, and manage testing risks. Your expertise in QA Automation, especially with C#, Selenium, and CI/CD processes, will help us maintain high-quality standards.

We provide a strong community and opportunities for growth, ensuring you expand your skills through tailored learning experiences and company-paid benefits. Join us at Ciklum to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QA Automation of Web and backend/API testing.
• Excellent knowledge of testing methods and techniques.
• Experience in the creation of test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Develop automated functional UI & API tests.
• Lead code reviews and set quality standards.

Skills

QA Automation of Web and backend/API testing

C#, .NET / .NET Core

Automation frameworks creation

Testing methods and methodologies

Selenium

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

UI and REST APIs

Job description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our team full‑time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About The Role

As a Senior Automation QA Engineer, become a part of a cross‑functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Architect test automation frameworks from scratch
• Develop automated functional UI & API tests
• Integrate automated scripts into the CI/CD process
• Develop, maintain, and expand automated testing infrastructure
• Lead code reviews, set high‑quality standards and guide team members in writing better code
• Define quality metrics and implement measurements to determine test effectiveness, testing efficiency, and measure the overall quality of the product as a part of the test automation process
• Analyze test results and report on the stability of the product under test
• Collaborate with other members of the team to automate manual test processes
• Manage, analyze, and mitigate testing risks
• Onboard new team members on the project
• Suggest improvements to testing and release workflow

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in QA Automation of Web and backend/API testing, including a mix of manual and automation testing
• Excellent knowledge of different testing methods, techniques, types, and methodologies
• Experience in the creation or active maintenance of test documentation (test strategy, test plans, etc.)
• Experience in the creation of automation frameworks from scratch
• Solid skills in C#, .NET / .NET Core, programming patterns, and principles
• Experience in the test reporting process integration using specific tools (Allure or similar)
• Experience in automation scripts using UI and REST APIs using automation tools (e.g., Selenium, RestSharp, or standard C# HttpClient)
• Familiarity with different automated test frameworks (e.g., NUnit, xUnit, MSTest, SpecFlow)
• Experience with BDD, ATDD, or TDD approaches
• Experience with implementation of continuous integration processes and tools, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Hands‑on experience with Docker (and potentially Azure Cloud, which is prominent in this tech stack)
• Experience of working in an Agile Scrum/Kanban development environment
• Good English skills – Upper‑Intermediate and above

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open‑door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large‑scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company‑paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company‑paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About Us

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game‑changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!