Senior Automation Engineer (SDET)

Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) Location: Hyderabad (Candidates based in Hyderabad only) Work Mode: Hybrid (2 Days Work From Office) Shift Timing: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM Experience: 6+ Years Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days (1530 Days Preferred) Budget: Upto 18 LPA Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in API Automation using RestAssured and Java, with hands-on experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks. The role requires working as an Individual Contributor (IC) in an Agile environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation test suites using RestAssured and Java. Build and enhance automation frameworks using Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) principles. Perform API Automation, Database Automation, and UI Automation. Implement In-Sprint Automation as part of Agile development cycles. Collaborate with Development, QA, and Product teams to improve automation coverage. Integrate automation scripts with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Develop and execute automated test cases for APIs, databases, and UI applications. Generate automation reports using Allure Reports. Manage test cases, defects, and execution using Jira and Xray. Maintain automation documentation in Confluence. Debug automation failures and provide root cause analysis. Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation best practices. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Mandatory Skills 6+ years of Automation Testing experience. 5+ years of hands-on experience in API Automation using RestAssured and Java. Strong programming knowledge in Java. Expertise in: o RestAssured o Java o Jenkins o GitLab o Karate Framework o Node.js o Allure Reports o Jira o Xray o Confluence Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs). Experience building or enhancing automation frameworks from scratch. Experience working as an SDET / Individual Contributor. Hands-on experience with Agile methodology and In-Sprint Automation. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Work Details Location: Hyderabad (Hyderabad candidates only) Mode: Hybrid (2 Days WFO) Shift: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM Interview Mode: 3 Video Interview Rounds Face-to-Face Interview: Candidate must be available if requested. Compensation: 1,600,000.00 - 1,800,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have 5+ years of hands-on experience in API Automation using RestAssured & Java, including automation framework development, Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD, and experience working as an SDET/Individual Contributor If yes, please briefly describe your experience.Are you currently based in Hyderabad, and are you comfortable with the Hybrid work model and 2 PM10:30 PM shift What is your current CTC, expected CTC, and official notice period How many years of experience do you have in Automation Testing Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyderabad, Telangana (Hyderabad, Hyderabad District) Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) Location: Hyderabad (Candidates based in Hyderabad only) Work Mode: Hybrid (2 Days Work From Office) Shift Timing: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM Experience: 6+ Years Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days (1530 Days Preferred) Budget: Upto 18 LPA Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in API Automation using RestAssured and Java, with hands-on experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks. The role requires working as an Individual Contributor (IC) in an Agile environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation test suites using RestAssured and Java. Build and enhance automation frameworks using Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) principles. Perform API Automation, Database Automation, and UI Automation. Implement In-Sprint Automation as part of Agile development cycles. Collaborate with Development, QA, and Product teams to improve automation coverage. Integrate automation scripts with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Develop and execute automated test cases for APIs, databases, and UI applications. Generate automation reports using Allure Reports. Manage test cases, defects, and execution using Jira and Xray. Maintain automation documentation in Confluence. Debug automation failures and provide root cause analysis. Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation best practices. Par