SENIOR AUTOMATION TESTER

Pearlsofttechnologies; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearlsofttechnologies is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to lead automation initiatives across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will be responsible for building test suites, designing test scripts, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Katalon Studio, Selenium, and various automation tools, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields. This position is essential in ensuring product quality and efficiency throughout the release process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation testing across web, mobile, and API platforms.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize automated test suites.
• Design and maintain automated test scripts.
• Lead automation strategy and implementation.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Katalon Studio

Selenium WebDriver

Java

TestNG

REST Assured

Postman

Cucumber

JIRA

Agile/Scrum

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

JMeter

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Tester to lead automation initiatives across web, mobile, and API platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in designing robust test automation frameworks, implementing CI/CD test pipelines, and working with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality and release efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and optimize automated test suites using Katalon Studio and TestNG. Integrate tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web/mobile/API using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium
• Lead automation strategy and implementation across different project phases.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Apply AI-powered testing tools (e.g., Testim, Applitools, Mabl, Launchable) for visual and intelligent automation.
• Execute regression, smoke, and integration tests across environments.
• Participate in BDD/TDD practices using tools like Cucumber, Gherkin, or SpecFlow.
• Generate comprehensive test reports and dashboards using tools like Allure or Extent Reports
• Collaborate with developers and manual QA engineers to define automation scope.
• Review test cases, identify automation opportunities, and improve test coverage.
• Perform code reviews and guide junior automation engineers.
• Work with developers and product owners to ensure test coverage of new features and bug fixes.
• Ensure automation best practices are followed throughout the SDLC.

Must-Have Skills & Tools:

Automation Tools:

• Katalon Studio Advanced proficiency (Web, mobile or API modules) with Java and TestNG for custom automation logic.
• Selenium WebDriver with Java (preferred), Python or C#
• Playwright (Basic)
• TestNG, JUnit
• BDD Tools: Cucumber
• API Automation: REST Assured, Postman, SoapUI
• Performance Testing (Basic): JMeter

Frameworks & Build Tools:

CI/CD & DevOps Tools:

• Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

Test Management & Bug Tracking:

• JIRA, TestRail, qTest, Xray, Zephyr

Database & Scripting:

• Scripting knowledge in Java, Python, or Shell scripting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Good understanding of SDLC and STLC

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior testers