Automation Engineer

Job description

Greetings from UST
Who we are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology.

We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do.

We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of over 38,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries.

Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Job Title: Test Automation Engineer
Experience: 6+ Years
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer with 6+ years of software testing experience, including at least 4 years of hands-on expertise with Selenium WebDriver.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the high quality, performance, and reliability of our software products.

You will collaborate closely with developers, QA teams, and product owners to enhance test coverage and accelerate the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, define test cases, and ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Build and enhance reusable automation frameworks and implement effective test data management strategies.
- Conduct various types of testing: functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Identify, log, and track software defects; work closely with development teams for timely resolution.
- Participate in code reviews, test plan reviews, and enforce QA best practices.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Prepare detailed test reports, analyze test results, and provide actionable insights to improve software quality.
- Stay current with emerging tools, trends, and technologies in test automation.
Primary Skills
- Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing.
- At least 4 years of strong, hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
- Solid programming skills in Java for test script development.
- Thorough understanding of software testing methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
- Experience with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated test integration (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Secondary Skills
- Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Experience in testing REST APIs using tools like Postman or REST-assured.
- Familiarity with test reporting tools such as Allure, ExtentReports, etc.
- Exposure to BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) is a plus.
Good to Have Skills
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Experience with mobile automation testing using tools like Appium.
- Understanding of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and their role in testing environments.
- Awareness of security testing practices.
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications.
Roles and Responsibilities:
What We Believe:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning.

Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity.

And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the center of everything we do.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through
s, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers