Senior Engineer Automation Technology

Senior Test Automation Engineer - M3About Krish Services Group : Krish Services Group is a global technology consulting and services organization that helps businesses solve complex challenges through innovative technology solutions. With expertise across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, enterprise applications, cloud solutions, and Generative AI.As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Krish Services Group helps organizations leverage modern technologies to improve productivity, enhance customer experiences, and support business innovation.At Krish Services Group, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth. We value individuals who demonstrate curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.Employees have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced technology professionals, and gain exposure to emerging technologies across diverse industries and business environments.Industry Experience : We support organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to large global enterprises across industries such as : - Healthcare- Financial Services- Manufacturing- Retail- Technology- Professional ServicesJob Overview : We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead and drive end-to-end quality assurance and test automation initiatives for enterprise software products. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in test automation, Agile delivery, AI-assisted testing, and Microsoft technology stacks. This role requires someone who can work independently, collaborate with Product Owners and development teams, and mentor engineers in building high-quality, testable software.Test Automation & Quality Engineering : - Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, integration, and end-to-end workflows.- Drive automation across : 1. Unit Testing2. UI/Frontend Testing3. Performance Testing6. Scalability & Load Testing- Ensure high test coverage, reliability, and maintainability of automation suites.- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.AI-Driven Testing : - Leverage AI tools to accelerate : 1. Unit test generation3. Test data creation5. Test optimization and analysis- Evaluate and implement AI-powered testing practices to improve productivity and software quality.Agile Delivery & Product Support : - Work closely with Product Owners to understand business requirements and acceptance criteria.- Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.- Product backlog support2. Sprint planning activities3. Burndown generation and sprint reporting- Ensure testing activities align with sprint goals and release timelines.Documentation & Collaboration : - Create and maintain project documentation using Confluence.- Utilize Confluence Whiteboards for planning, solution discussions, and team collaboration.Leadership & Mentoring : - Lead the test automation strategy for multiple projects.- Coach and mentor developers on writing effective unit tests and improving code quality.- Review unit test cases developed by software engineers and provide constructive feedback.- Guide development teams in adopting test-first and quality-first engineering practices.- Independently coordinate with Product Owners and stakeholders to drive testing initiatives.Required Skills : - 8-12 years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.- Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.- Experience with : 1. Product Backlog Management2. Unit Testing5. Performance Testing6. Scalability Testing- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software testing and test generation.- Experience using Confluence for documentation, Wiki creation, and Whiteboarding.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Ability to independently own and manage test automation initiatives.- Experience coaching and reviewing developer-written unit test cases.- Preferred : - Experience working on software product development.- Strong background in Microsoft technology stack (MariaDB/ My SQL).- Experience integrating automated tests into GitHub Actions & Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines.- Familiarity with modern test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Rest Assured, Postman, JMeter, k6, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube).Preferred Qualifications : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is an added advantage.- Experience in enterprise product engineering environments.To provide candidates with transparent hiring experience, our interview process typically includes the following stages : 1. Technical Screening : Panel : Lokesh Narayanappa - Architect, Modern Applications & Akshay V - Senior Software Engineer, Modern Applications. An assessment of your .