Test Automation Development Engineer - RDT Engineering Excellence & Experience

Overview

Software Development Automation Engineer (SE5 level) handling less complex tasks across the SDLC, with a focus on quality assurance and automation for development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured) integrated with AI execution tools (e.g., Applitools Visual AI, Testim, or GitHub Copilot for QA).
• Implement self-healing locators and dynamic waits to reduce script flakiness and maintenance overhead.
• Leverage Generative AI / LLM workflows to convert acceptance criteria into executable test scripts and generate synthetic, compliant test data.
• Host framework assets on GitHub/Azure DevOps and maintain CI/CD automated PR validation pipelines.
• Maintain automated result sync between automation frameworks and ALM suites (Jira Xray/Zephyr, ADO) using RESTful APIs.
• Lead Proof-of-Concept (PoC) evaluations for emerging AI testing tools, create onboarding guides, and help teams adopt central test solutions.
• Support ServiceNow Service Catalog updates, execute change requests, and maintain audit-ready CSV execution logs compliant with GxP standards.
• Design and implement automation solutions for development workflows and CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot automation failures, and contribute to improving efficiency.
• Provide input to testing strategies, proactively identify test gaps and inefficiencies, and own the delivery of well-defined test requirements for specific features.
• Apply tools, principles, concepts, and techniques related to requirements, data, usability, and process analysis in practical testing scenarios.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years in Software Development in Test (SDET) or Quality Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Python, or TypeScript along with Playwright, Selenium, or REST Assured.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) or AI-native testing platforms (Applitools Visual AI, Testim, Mabl, or KaneAI).
• Practical expertise with Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure Pipelines.
• Understanding of ServiceNow ITSM (Incident/Change management) and CSV/GxP validation protocols.
• ISTQB qualified.
• Working knowledge of the relevant business domain and supporting technologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings, build rapport, and manage realistic expectations on small to medium engagements.

Nice to have

• Experience on licensed tools like TOSCA.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.
• Shift timings: CET timezone.