Lead/Senior Test Automation Engineer

About Indigo Tech Recruiters

Indigo Tech Recruiters specializes in global tech recruitment, helping companies rapidly scale with highly skilled engineers and data scientists. With a strong record of success, they have placed over 1,000 candidates in roles spanning engineering, data science, and product management. By utilizing a vast network of tech talent and a rigorous vetting process, Indigo ensures precise matches that support both company growth and candidate career development.

Position

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction and implementation of a test automation strategy from the ground up
• Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and scripts
• Design and execute automated tests for functional, regression, and performance testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into the development process
• Analyze test results, report defects, and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Drive continuous improvements in testing practices and automation tools
• Mentor and train team members on test automation best practices
• Ensure seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Expected Results

• Test automation strategy developed and implementation underway
• Test automation framework established and fully implemented
• Automated test coverage for core services (60-80%, including front-end, back-end, and API testing) achieved
• Automated tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment
• Manual testing efforts reduced, freeing up to 50% of resources for exploratory and specialized testing
• Product quality improved, with fewer post-release defects
• QA upskill plan developed and implementation underway, focusing on training the team in test automation practices to ensure ongoing maintenance and growth of automation efforts
• Comprehensive regression tests introduced to improve testing efficiency and reliability
• Testing cycles accelerated, reducing release testing time by at least 30%

Your qualification

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in test automation, with a focus on building scalable test automation frameworks
• Proven track record of working on 3+ large-scale projects (a portfolio or GitHub account is a significant plus)

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit)
• Experience with API testing and tools such as Postman or RestAssured
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and participation in Scrum or Kanban teams

Development Practices:

• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and tools like Cucumber
• Strong knowledge of testing best practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing

Soft Skills:

• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying potential risks and solutions

Will be a plus

• Experience in performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized testing environments
• Experience in the fintech industry
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch and Kibana
• Knowledge of KYC services
• Experience B2