Python Test Automation Engineer – PyTest, Selenium, API Testing & CI/CD

Overview

Develop, execute, and maintain Python-based automated testing frameworks for software products. Ensure the quality and performance of APIs, back-end services, and user interfaces through automation, validation, and continuous testing.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to validate APIs, UI components, and backend services.
• Build and optimize test frameworks for stability, reusability, and ease of maintenance.
• Execute automated tests for functional, regression, and performance validation to support continuous delivery.
• Identify, report, and track defects, collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid release cycles.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and expand test coverage.
• Facilitate test data preparation, environment setup, and test execution in aligned workflows.
• Implement best practices in test automation and quality assurance to improve product reliability.
• Maintain documentation for test cases, scripts, and test results for quality audits and process improvement.
• Develop, review, and improve automated test scripts for various application components.
• Execute automated test suites across different environments, analyze results, and report defects.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, optimizing for reliability and speed.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners on test coverage and validation requirements.
• Maintain test data, environments, and configuration settings for consistent testing.
• Support CI/CD integration to enable automatic testing workflows in release pipelines.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies—planning, stand-ups, demos—and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Document test cases, results, and best practices for the team and audits.

What you'll need

• Strong proficiency in Python with 3+ years of experience for automation scripting.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks: PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium with Python, or Behave, with 4+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, Request library in Python, or REST Assured.
• Experience with SQL for database validation and data verification, with 3+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with version control systems: Git.
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and executing automated tests in enterprise or web applications.
• Proven expertise in Python-based automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Experience testing APIs, UI, and back-end components in fast-paced delivery cycles.
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD pipelines in agile environments.
• Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams supporting continuous testing and integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation testing with Python and relevant frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in testing APIs, UI components, and backend systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for automation challenges.
• Clear and effective communication skills with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Continuous learner with a proactive approach to adopting best practices and new tools.
• Focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with automated load and performance testing, such as JMeter or Locust.
• Knowledge of test management tools and frameworks for reporting and documentation.
• Exposure to cloud environments supporting automation workflows.
• Additional scripting or programming languages like JavaScript or Shell scripting.
• Certifications in testing or automation tools, such as ISTQB or Certified Agile Tester.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru - Bellandur (GTP).