Sr Advanced Test Engr

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Automation Test Engineer with expertise in testing modern web applications using AI-powered test automation platforms such as Functionize. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing scalable automation frameworks implementing end-to-end test strategies integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and improving software quality through intelligent automation. This role requires close collaboration with Software Engineers Product Managers Architects and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in an Agile

Key Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain automated test suites for complex web applications using Functionize.

Create robust end-to-end regression smoke sanity integration and API test automation.

Leverage AI-powered automation capabilities in Functionize including self-healing tests natural language test creation and intelligent maintenance.

Design reusable automation components that improve scalability and reduce maintenance effort.

Analyze application requirements and convert them into comprehensive automation scenarios.

Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing.

Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman REST Assured or similar frameworks.

Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or GitLab CI.

Execute automated tests as part of release validation and provide actionable quality reports.

Identify troubleshoot and document defects with clear reproduction steps.

Collaborate with developers to resolve automation failures and application defects.

Participate in sprint planning backlog refinement and release planning activities.

Continuously improve automation coverage execution speed and reliability.

Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across the team.

Review automation code and establish coding standards for test development.

Contribute to quality metrics dashboards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related field.

7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.

5 years of experience in automation testing of web applications.

Hands-on experience with Functionize for enterprise-grade test automation.

Strong understanding of web technologies including:

1. HTML
2. CSS
3. JavaScript
4. DOM
5. Browser Developer Tools

Experience testing responsive and single-page applications.

Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.

Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Experience with Git version control.

Excellent analytical debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

Automation Tools

Functionize (Expert)

Selenium (preferred) API Testing

REST APIs

Postman/Bruno

REST Assured

Swagger/OpenAPI CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions Programming/Scripting

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

JSON

XML Test Management

Jira

Azure DevOps Test Plans

Cloud Platforms (Preferred)

Azure Core Competencies

Advanced automation framework design

AI-assisted testing strategies

Risk-based testing

Test planning and estimation

Root cause analysis

Performance and reliability mindset

Continuous quality improvement

Collaboration and stakeholder communication

Leadership and mentoring

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Desired Experience

Candidates should demonstrate experience in:

Automating large enterprise web applications

Testing microservices-based architectures

Working with cloud-hosted applications

Automating complex user workflows

Testing role-based security and authorization

Regression suite optimization

Data-driven and keyword-driven testing

Cross-browser compatibility testing

Parallel test execution

Test reporting and dashboard creation

Success Metrics

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Achieve and maintain high automation coverage for critical business workflows.

Reduce manual regression effort through effective automation.

Improve automation execution reliability and reduce flaky tests.

Contribute to faster release cycles by integrating automation into CI/CD.

Deliver high-quality releases with reduced production defects.

Drive adoption of automation best practices across the engineering organization.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with AI-driven quality engineering platforms

Accessibility testing (WCAG)

Security testing fundamentals

Performance testing using JMeter or k6

Visual testing automation

Contract testing for APIs

Mobile web testing

Experience with enterprise SaaS applications

Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk Dynatrace or Application Insights

This role is ideal for a senior automation professional who can lead automation initiatives maximize the capabilities of Functionize and help build a modern scalable quality engineering practice.