Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Adroit India; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adroit India is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer with a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining test automation scripts. The ideal candidate will work closely with development and DevOps teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Applicants should have over 6 years of test automation experience, with proficiency in tools like Selenium and Postman, alongside a solid understanding of Kafka-based systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, preferably including API and Kafka-based systems.
• Proven expertise with Selenium and Postman.
• Deep understanding of test automation frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation scripts based on designed test scripts and business scenarios.
• Integrate test automation scripts into CI/CD and deployment pipelines.
• Generate, maintain, and analyze test automation reports.

Skills

Test automation

API validation

Selenium

Postman

Kafka

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Jenkins

Git

GitLab CI

Job description

Senior Test Automation Engineer (Kafka & API Automation)

Role Summary: We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust test automation scripts that ensure high-quality software delivery. With hands-on experience in tools like Selenium, Postman, and automation on Kafka-based Event-Driven Architectures (EDA), the candidate will work closely with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless deployments and reliable test reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Test Script Development & Maintenance

Develop and maintain test automation scripts based on designed test scripts and business scenarios.

Ensure scalability, reusability, and efficiency of automation code for long-term use.

CI/CD Integration

Integrate test automation scripts into CI/CD and deployment pipelines.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless automation integration across environments.

Test Reporting & Analysis

Generate, maintain, and analyze test automation reports.

Communicate test results clearly and concisely to stakeholders, identifying and escalating critical issues.

Tool Expertise

• Utilize tools like Selenium for web UI automation and Postman for API validation.
• Create robust, reusable test scripts covering functional and regression testing areas.

Kafka & EDA Automation

• Design and execute test automation for Kafka-based Event-Driven Architectures.
• Validate message flows, event publishing/subscription, and consumer behaviour.

Qualifications

Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, preferably including API and Kafka-based systems.
• Proven expertise with Selenium and Postman.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of test automation frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with Kafka (consumer/producer testing, EDA concepts).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance testing tools or frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or testing frameworks like TestNG/JUnit.
• Prior experience in eCommerce, logistics, or product-based environments is a plus.