Test Automation Engineer

Appian Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Retirement/pension plan

Wellness dollars

Tuition reimbursement

Family-forming benefits

Job summary

Appian Corporation is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to develop, maintain, and extend test frameworks and infrastructure, including system-level regression and smoke tests. You will craft automated tests, identify testing needs, and implement performance plans, aiming to minimize fragility in the System Under Test (SUT).

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of IDE, build processes, Git, Jira, and CI, and will break down features into story tickets while identifying edge cases and risks.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining test frameworks and infrastructure.
• Ability to develop automated tests and performance test plans.
• Ability to break down features and identify edge cases and risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and extend test frameworks and infrastructure including system-level regression and smoke tests
• Develop automated tests, identify when and where tests should be written, and implement performance test plans
• Develop automation that minimizes fragility through architectural patterns that isolate coupling to the System Under Test (SUT)
• Develop and execute test automation for mobile use cases and offline functionality
• Assess the impact of changes across the codebase through code reviews and ensure best practices are being followed
• Explain features clearly - the intent, impact, value, and how they work; preferably possess working knowledge of at least one Appian subsystem
• Proficient with IDE, build processes, Git, Jira, and CI
• Break down features into story tickets; identify edge cases, technical risk, and troubleshoot defects to a single module
• Distinguish between test error and application error; narrow down defects to a single module or function
• Contribute to TAC documents and technical artifacts; challenge decisions with healthy debate; demonstrate a high standard of quality
• Demonstrate clear understanding of priorities; surface blockers quickly; complete work with minimal prompting

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

IDE

Build processes

Git

Jira

CI

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and extend test frameworks and infrastructure including system-level regression and smoke tests
• Develop automated tests, identify when and where tests should be written, and implement performance test plans
• Develop automation that minimizes fragility through architectural patterns that isolate coupling to the System Under Test (SUT)
• Develop and execute test automation for mobile use cases and offline functionality
• Assess the impact of changes across the codebase through code reviews and ensure best practices are being followed
• Explain features clearly - the intent, impact, value, and how they work; preferably possess working knowledge of at least one Appian subsystem
• Proficient with IDE, build processes, Git, Jira, and CI
• Break down features into story tickets; identify edge cases, technical risk, and troubleshoot defects to a single module
• Distinguish between test error and application error; narrow down defects to a single module or function
• Contribute to TAC documents and technical artifacts; challenge decisions with healthy debate; demonstrate a high standard of quality
• Demonstrate clear understanding of priorities; surface blockers quickly; complete work with minimal prompting

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups . These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Wellness dollars
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family-forming benefits

Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com . [Nasdaq: APPN]

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