Senior Test Automation Engineer: Software

Schneider Electric; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Gurugram. You will lead automation testing initiatives for web and mobile applications, design robust automation frameworks, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software testing experience, with extensive knowledge of Python, API automation, CI/CD tools, and being part of Agile environments. Join a culture that values innovation and teamwork at Schneider Electric.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing with at least 7+ years in automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Hands-on experience with API automation using Postman and Playwright.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Define automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

Python programming

API automation

CI/CD experience

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Postman

Playwright

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

JMeter

Jira

Job description

Company Overview:Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, committed to providing innovative solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment. We are expanding our team in Gurugram and looking for a Senior automation engineer to develop, enhance and maintain the automation test coverage of web application and solutions.

JobDescription:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation and Manual Test Engineer to lead automation initiatives across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing robust automation frameworks, implementing test strategies, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. This role requires strong technical expertise in both Automation and Manual testing, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and maintain robust scalable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications.
• Define automation strategy, standards, and best practices across projects as per best QA practices and company standards.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Python.
• Perform API automation testing using Postman and Playwright tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure).
• Analyze test failures, improve test reliability, and reduce flaky tests.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Mentor junior test engineers and promote best practices in automation.
• Track and report automation metrics, coverage, and quality KPIs.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve automation efficiency.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and work closely with product and engineering leads to prioritize and resolve critical issues before they reach production.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software testing with at least 7+ years in automation.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python language.
• In-depth knowledge of automation framework design (custom or hybrid frameworks).
• Hands-on experience with tool Playwright with Robot Framework.
• Hands-on experience with API automation and tools like Postman and Playwright API.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with experience in Test Management tools like Jira and X-Ray.
• Experience in performance testing with JMeter.
• Knowledge of security testing and compliance standards.
• Understanding of AI-assisted testing tools to enhance script generation and maintenance.
• Manual Testing: Strong command of functional, usability, integration and system testing of web-based applications.
• Experience in Smart Buildings, IoT platforms, or cloud-based data intensive systems.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain.
• Good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills.

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

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