Automation Engineer (Selenium & Python, BDD, BEHAVE)

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium, Python, BDD, and Behave Framework to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in UI and API automation, test framework development, and continuous integration practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Python and Selenium WebDriver.
• Implement and maintain BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) automation frameworks using Behave.
• Analyze business requirements and convert them into automated test scenarios and feature files.
• Create reusable automation components and maintain test frameworks.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Managers, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze test results to identify defects.
• Report, track, and verify bug fixes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve automation coverage, framework efficiency, and testing processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Test Automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Expertise in BDD frameworks, specifically Behave.
• Experience in creating and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA processes.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with API Automation Testing using Python libraries (Requests, PyTest, etc.).
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Experience with Docker and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools.
• Understanding of DevOps and test automation best practices.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learning attitude and passion for automation.