Automation Tester (Java/Selenium or Python/Playwright) | Contractual

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Katalon Studio.
• Design and execute automated test suites for regression, smoke, and sanity testing.
• Enhance automation coverage for web and mobile applications.
• Analyze and debug failed automation scripts and resolve flaky or unstable test cases.
• Perform web automation testing and validate application functionality across different scenarios.
• Support mobile automation testing using Appium for Android and/or iOS applications.
• Create and maintain reusable, reliable, and scalable automation scripts.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, business stakeholders, and other project members to identify and resolve defects.
• Execute test cases, document results, report defects, and validate fixes.
• Contribute to improving automation frameworks, testing processes, and overall test coverage.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, automation results, and identified issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Software Testing/QA, with significant hands-on experience in automation testing.Strong experience in Automation Testing using tools such as Katalon Studio, Selenium, Java, Python, or Playwright.
• Katalon Studio experience is preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Selenium WebDriver, including locators, XPath, and WebDriver concepts.
• Working knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Experience with Web Automation Testing.
• Exposure to Mobile Automation Testing using Appium, preferably for Android and/or iOS.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, test execution, defect management, and regression testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation failures and identify the root cause of flaky test cases.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Experience with Python and Playwright.
• Experience with Appium and mobile application testing.
• Knowledge of automation framework development and maintenance.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to CI/CD integration and automated test execution pipelines.