Senior Automation Test Consultant - Selenium/BDD/Java

<p><p><b>Job Description : Senior Automation Test Consultant (Selenium BDD/Java)</b><br/><br/><b>Job Title :</b> Senior Test Consultant / Consultant<br/><br/><b>Experience :</b> 5+ Years<br/><br/><b>Location :</b> Gurugram / Noida (Hybrid - 2 days Work From Office from client captive unit in Gurgaon)<br/><br/><b>Work Model :</b> Remote working allowed as per client policies.

Must be flexible to extend working hours and work in shifts as required.<br/><br/><b>Position Overview :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly proficient Senior Automation Test Consultant to join our team working with a top CMMI Level 5 client.

This role demands an expert in Selenium BDD automation with strong Java skills, who can provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality, automated testing solutions.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving automation strategy, ensuring software quality, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain robust Selenium BDD Automation scripts using Java and Cucumber framework.<br/><br/>- Demonstrate expert-level understanding and hands-on programming skills in Core & Advanced Java.<br/><br/>- Perform comprehensive testing, including component-level UI automation and API testing.<br/><br/>- Develop and execute all aspects of testing : Functional, Integration (SIT), End-to-End, Regression, and UAT Support.<br/><br/>- Utilize test management tools like HP ALM and Jira for test case management, execution, and defect tracking.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and improve operational efficiency.<br/><br/>- Provide technical guidance and leadership on automation best practices, framework design, and emerging technologies.<br/><br/>- Actively lead automation projects and contribute to organizational initiatives with a focus on delivering value-added solutions.<br/><br/>- Understand and work with BPM Workflows and integrations (Pega experience is a desirable skill).<br/><br/>- Apply knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and source code management tools (like Git) in the testing process.<br/><br/><b>Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable) :</b><br/><br/>- Selenium Automation using Java : Proven, hands-on expertise in creating and managing Selenium WebDriver automation frameworks.<br/><br/>- BDD/Cucumber Framework : Extensive experience in implementing and working within a Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) framework using Cucumber.<br/><br/><b>Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have) :</b><br/><br/>- Experience with Pega or other BPM workflow automation and testing.<br/><br/><b>Additional Criteria :</b><br/><br/>- Banking Domain Experience : Good to have.<br/><br/>- SQL Knowledge : Nice to have for backend data validation.<br/><br/>- Client-Facing Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration and stakeholder management.<br/><br/><b>Ideal Candidate Profile :</b><br/><br/>- A proactive problem-solver with 5+ years of relevant experience.<br/><br/>- A strong technical leader passionate about automation and quality engineering.<br/><br/>- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, client-focused environment.<br/><br/>- A team player who can also lead initiatives and guide peers.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)