QA Automation Engineer / SDET

QA Automation Engineer / SDET position at Elite Mindz, Pune, for candidates with 3+ years of automation testing experience. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium and Java, building scalable automation frameworks, executing functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing, performing REST API testing with Postman, validating backend data via SQL, Linux-based testing, collaborating with developers, participating in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning, identifying and tracking defects, improving test coverage and automation efficiency, supporting CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining documentation. Required technical expertise includes Selenium WebDriver, Core Java, Automation Testing, SQL, Linux, REST API Testing, Postman, CI/CD, Test Automation Framework, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, and Defect Management. Preferred skills are Jenkins, Git, Maven, TestNG, JUnit, Agile Scrum, API Automation, and Database Testing. Strong soft skills such as problem solving, analytical thinking, communication, team collaboration, attention to detail, and ownership mindset are valued. The role offers exposure to enterprise-scale automation projects, modern QA practices, and opportunities for career advancement toward senior SDET or QA lead positions.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts; Build scalable Selenium automation frameworks; Execute functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing; Perform REST API testing using Postman; Validate backend data using SQL queries; Execute Linux-based testing and debugging; Collaborate with developers to understand application functionality; Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning; Identify, document, and track software defects; Improve test coverage and automation efficiency; Support CI/CD pipeline execution and continuous testing; Maintain automation documentation and test reports.

3+ years of automation testing experience; strong proficiency in Selenium, Core Java, SQL, Linux, REST API Testing, Postman, CI/CD, and test automation frameworks; solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities; excellent communication and teamwork skills.