Desktop Automation Engineer

TechDigital Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Desktop Automation Engineer with strong knowledge in Java, Selenium, Python, and modern CI/CD practices. The role involves automating both desktop and web applications, enhancing test automation frameworks, and integrating automation pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in automation engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and proficiency in automation tools such as GitHub Actions and Maven.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in automation engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for Desktop Applications.
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Karate.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Skills

Python for desktop automation

Java programming

Selenium WebDriver

Karate framework

Maven for build management

CI/CD pipelines

Git/GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Desktop Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Python (for desktop application automation), and modern CI/CD practices. The candidate will be responsible for automating desktop and web-based applications, improving test automation frameworks, and integrating automation pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for Desktop Application
• Design and develop automation solutions for Desktop Application Web applications
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Karate
• Develop desktop automation scripts using Python
• Create and manage build and dependency workflows using Maven
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and development teams to integrate automation into delivery pipelines
• Identify and automate repetitive manual processes to improve efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automation scripts and frameworks
• Maintain version-controlled automation code using GitHub
• Create documentation and standardize automation practices

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Python for desktop automation (e.g., PyAutoGUI, Pywinauto, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Java programming
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver for web automation
• Experience in Karate framework for API and automation testing
• Experience with Maven for build management
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Solid understanding of automation frameworks and design patterns
• Experience working with Git/GitHub for version control
• Ability to work in Windows‑based desktop environments

Good to Have Skills

• Knowledge of API testing and integration automation
• Experience with BDD (Behavior‑Driven Development) frameworks
• Exposure to test reporting tools and dashboards
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with cross‑platform automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in automation engineering

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly
• Attention to detail and quality focus.