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Antler

Senior Test Automation Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

You will be a technical expert in test automation, working independently on complex testing ... Collaborate closely with senior developers on quality and testability improvements. Collaboration ...

Mirafra Technology

Test Automation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$48.75 - $64.50/hr

Test Automation Engineer Type : Full Time with Mirafra Inc (deputed to the client Qualcomm ... Additional Information Arun Kumar Sr.Technical Recruiter, Mirafra Inc. (M) +1 408-372-4371 ...

Hyperfine

Test Automation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$54 - $71.50/hr

Test Automation Engineer Location: Palo Alto, California (Hybrid, 3 days per week) The Cloud Test ... This position reports to the Senior Manager, Cloud and will be a key contributor to the Cloud and ...

mprogen

Test Automation Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid

$48.75 - $64.50/hr

Test Automation Engineer Location: Lake Forest, CA (Hybrid) Duration: Long-Term Contract Interview Mode: Virtual round Required: We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer with strong ...

Hyperfine

Test Automation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$126K - $145K/yr

Test Automation Engineer Location:Palo Alto, California (Hybrid, 3 days per week) The Cloud Test ... This position reports to the Senior Manager, Cloud and will be a key contributor to the Cloud and ...

Hyperfine

Test Automation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$126K - $145K/yr

Test Automation Engineer Location: Palo Alto, California (Hybrid, 3 days per week) The Cloud Test ... This position reports to the Senior Manager, Cloud and will be a key contributor to the Cloud and ...

ClifyX

Test Automation Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$48.75 - $64.50/hr

ClifyX is a company looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join their team in Irvine, CA. The role involves extensive experience in test automation, particularly with Pytest/Python and Cypress, as ...

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What is a Sr Test Automation Engineer?

Sr Test Automation Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality of software applications. They lead efforts to automate repetitive testing tasks, analyze test results, and collaborate with developers and QA teams to identify and resolve software defects. Their role often includes mentoring junior team members, selecting appropriate test tools, and contributing to continuous integration and deployment processes. With their advanced technical skills and understanding of software development lifecycles, Sr Test Automation Engineers play a critical role in delivering reliable and high-quality software products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Test Automation Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Test Automation Engineer, you need expertise in software testing methodologies, proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python, and a strong understanding of automation frameworks, typically backed by a relevant degree or certifications. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, Git, and test management systems is essential for designing and executing automated test suites. Critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills that help in troubleshooting and collaborating across teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring software quality, improving efficiency, and accelerating the delivery of reliable applications.

How does a Sr Test Automation Engineer typically collaborate with developers and other QA team members on a project?

As a Sr Test Automation Engineer, collaboration is a key part of the role. You will regularly work with software developers to understand application requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and ensure that automated tests are aligned with development goals. Additionally, you’ll partner closely with other QA engineers to design shared test frameworks, conduct code reviews, and coordinate on test coverage. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, as you’ll often participate in sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, and defect triage sessions to maintain high software quality throughout the development cycle.

What is the difference between Sr Test Automation Engineer vs Test Automation Engineer?

CriteriaSr Test Automation EngineerTest Automation Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience in automation toolsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; some experience in automation tools
Work EnvironmentSenior-level projects, mentoring, complex automation tasksEntry to mid-level automation tasks, assisting in testing
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, QA teamsStartups, small to medium enterprises, QA teams

The main difference between a Sr Test Automation Engineer and a Test Automation Engineer lies in experience, project complexity, and responsibilities. The senior role involves leading automation efforts, mentoring juniors, and handling complex test scenarios, while the standard role focuses on executing automation tasks and supporting testing processes.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company

Pleasanton, CA • On-site

$51 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Intelliswift - An LTTS Company is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead automation efforts and enhance productivity through reusable functions. The role involves developing automation scripts, collaborating with management and developers, and supporting quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities:
• 7+ years of (QE) Quality Engineering test automation experience in developing Automation Scripts using Selenium, TestNg, AutoIT, Grid & Webdriver, xPath utilities, custom reports, trend analysis, file difference / compare tools, Protractor, Watir.
• Master's or Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of hands-on programming/scripting experience in Java. Python\Ruby\C# programming is an added advantage but the primary essential coding skill required is Java.
• Day-to-day hands-on experience over object handling parameters based on MVC, MFC, DOM, CSS, JavaScript, JNode, JQuery, DHTML technologies, NodeJS, AngularJS, JSON, .Net CORE
• Strong experience with POM and with BDD test automation frameworks using Cucumber-JVM, Mocha, Chai, Gherkin best practices.
• Experience with API testing frameworks primarily on REST-Assured & Jersey JAX-RS. Added advantage skills were SOAPUI, Tosca, Apigee, Jmeter, Assertible, and Karate DSL.
• Experience with JIRA & XRAY API level implementations. Knowledge of Defect Management process in Client ALM & JIRA.TestRail and Zephyr is an added advantage skillset.
• Experience with Mobile Test Automation (Appium & Android SDK) including any of integration solutions such as Browserstack, Saucelabs, Perfecto, and Keynote DeviceAnywhere.
• At least 3 years of experience with testing web/ecommerce applications constructed using JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, CSS, HTML and related technologies (not ERP products).
• Proficient with SQL for adding, modifying and extracting data from a RDBMS database including No-SQL or JSON formatted DBs.
• Must have experience with TestNg/Junit, Maven/Ant, and also Jenkins inclusive of Shell Scripting for CI/CD/CT integrations with DevOps.
• Understanding and working knowledge with Data Driven, Keyword Driven, Hybrid, ATDD frameworks inclusive of BDD & TDD techniques.
• Experience with version control tools (TFS, GIT or SVN)
• Working knowledge of AI (Artificial Intelligence) techniques and frameworks such as Tensorflow, CNTK, Cafee, Theano, Keras, Torch including Security & Performance testing tools.
• The engineer should have experience with designing automation framework in such a way that it increases and speeds up productivity by creating reusable functions.
• The engineer also must provide support for the framework(s), for example, supporting Development/QE with issues using the tool. The engineer will implement automation test scripts. Integration with the test management tool is also planned.
• The Senior Test Automation Engineer must be able to take on leadership responsibilities and influence the direction of the automation effort, and its schedule and prioritization.
• The engineer will work with management, developers, and quality assurance personnel, to meet these goals.
• Additionally the Senior Test Automation Engineer will also support the smoke/sanity testing requirements of DevOps Release Engineering team after build deployments. These build tests will ensure that the code drops to quality assurance are of the highest quality.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 7+ years of (QE) Quality Engineering test automation experience in developing Automation Scripts using Selenium, TestNg, AutoIT, Grid & Webdriver, xPath utilities, custom reports, trend analysis, file difference / compare tools, Protractor, Watir.
• 5+ years of hands-on programming/scripting experience in Java. Python\Ruby\C# programming is an added advantage but the primary essential coding skill required is Java.
• Day-to-day hands-on experience over object handling parameters based on MVC, MFC, DOM, CSS, JavaScript, JNode, JQuery, DHTML technologies, NodeJS, AngularJS, ReactJS, JSON, .Net CORE
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Strong experience with POM and BDD test automation frameworks using Cucumber-JVM, Mocha, Chai, Gherkin best practices.
• Experience with API testing frameworks primarily on REST-Assured & Jersey JAX-RS. Added advantage skills were SOAPUI, Tosca, Apigee, Jmeter, Assertible, and Karate DSL.
• Experience with JIRA & XRAY API level implementations. Knowledge of Defect Management process in Client ALM & JIRA.TestRail and Zephyr is an added advantage skillset.
• Experience with Mobile Test Automation (Appium & Android SDK) including any of integration solutions such as Browserstack, Saucelabs, Perfecto, and Keynote DeviceAnywhere.
• At least 3 years of experience with testing web/ecommerce applications constructed using JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, CSS, HTML and related technologies (not ERP products).
• Proficient with SQL for adding, modifying and extracting data from a RDBMS database including No-SQL or JSON formatted DBs.
• Must have experience with TestNg/Junit, Maven/Ant, and also Jenkins inclusive of Shell Scripting for CI/CD/CT integrations with DevOps.
• Understanding and working knowledge with Data Driven, Keyword Driven, Hybrid, ATDD frameworks inclusive of BDD & TDD techniques.
• Experience with version control tools (TFS, GIT or SVN)
• Working knowledge of AI (Artificial Intelligence) techniques and frameworks such as Tensorflow, CNTK, Cafee, Theano, Keras, Torch including Security & Performance testing tools.
• The engineer should have experience with designing automation framework in such a way that it increases and speeds up productivity by creating reusable functions.
• The engineer also must provide support for the framework(s), for example, supporting Development/QE with issues using the tool. The engineer will implement automation test scripts. Integration with the test management tool is also planned.
• The Senior Test Automation Engineer must be able to take on leadership responsibilities and influence the direction of the automation effort, and its schedule and prioritization.
• The engineer will work with management, developers, and quality assurance personnel, to meet these goals.
• Additionally the Senior Test Automation Engineer will also support the smoke/sanity testing requirements of DevOps Release Engineering team after build deployments. These build tests will ensure that the code drops to quality assurance are of the highest quality.
Company:
"Intelliswift, an LTTS Company, delivers world-class Digital Product Engineering, Data Management, Analytics & AI, and Digital Ent Solutions It is a sub-organization of L&T Technology Services, Ltd.. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Newark, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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