Test Automation Engineer

Job Overview

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will lead automated verification and validation efforts for engineering products. You are expected to have strong expertise in test automation, programming, and test methodologies. You will independently design, develop, and execute automation strategies, stay updated on industry trends, and contribute to enhancing testing effectiveness. Mentoring junior engineers is a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts using tools like UFT (Unified Functional Testing) and Selenium.
• Execute automated testing to ensure product quality across software releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation.
• Provide expert input to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the automation process.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to build automation skills within the team.
• Stay updated with advancements in test automation and incorporate new techniques as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Must-Have Skills

• Extensive experience with test automation tools, specifically UFT and Selenium.
• Solid programming skills relevant to automation scripting.
• Strong knowledge of software testing principles and automation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of automation solutions.
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills for automation scripts and environments.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of additional automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.

How to Prepare for the Interview

• Review UFT and Selenium fundamentals, including scripting and framework design.
• Practice developing, executing, and troubleshooting automation scripts.
• Prepare examples where you improved automation processes or mentored others.
• Study integration of automation tests in CI/CD pipelines.
• Understand Agile methodologies and CI/CD concepts in the context of testing.

How to Prepare the Resume

• Highlight hands-on experience and projects using UFT and Selenium.
• Emphasize roles demonstrating independent automation development and problem-solving.
• Showcase mentoring or leadership activities.
• List relevant programming languages and certifications if any.
• Quantify improvements made in automation coverage or efficiency.

Links to Prepare

• UFT Tutorials: https://www.guru99.com/uft-tutorial.html
• Selenium Tutorials: https://www.guru99.com/selenium-tutorial.html
• Automation Interview Questions: https://www.javatpoint.com/selenium-interview-questions
• CI/CD Basics: https://www.guru99.com/continuous-integration.html