Automation Engineer

# Automation Test Engineer ## Company Overview Company details are not specified. ## Job Summary The Automation Test Engineer will develop and maintain automated test scripts, primarily using Cypress for both UI and API testing. This role is critical in ensuring the functionality and performance of software applications while integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines. The individual will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile practices to enhance test coverage and quality assurance processes. ## Responsibilities - Develop and maintain automated test scripts using **Cypress** (JavaScript). - Perform **UI** and **API** testing to validate functionality and performance. - Integrate automated tests into **CI/CD** pipelines (e.g., **Jenkins**). - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. - Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work with developers to resolve issues. - Continuously improve test coverage and automation frameworks. - Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives. - Utilize **JIRA** and **Confluence** for test management and documentation. ## Qualifications - **Recent experience in Cypress** with a minimum of **2+ years** actively using it for API and UI Automation. - Proficient in **SQL** for database validation. - Experience with **JMeter** for performance testing (load, bottleneck, stress). - Familiarity with **Jenkins** for test execution and builds. - Strong understanding of **Agile methodologies** (Scrum). - Experience using **JIRA** for test management tasks. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. ## Preferred Skills - Knowledge of additional automation tools and frameworks. - Familiarity with other testing tools and methodologies. - Experience in performance testing beyond JMeter. ## Experience - A minimum of **5 to 10 years** of experience in automation testing roles. ## Environment The work setting is flexible as the location is specified to be "Any PSL." ## Salary Salary details are not specified. ## Growth Opportunities Career advancement opportunities may be available, although specific paths are not provided. ## Benefits Details regarding benefits are not specified.