Senior Automation Engineer (Java + Selenium) -AI

Overview WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Are you ready to love your job The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA. WELCOME TO SITAS AIRCRAFT BUSINESS UNIT SITA's Aircraft Business Unit makes flight operations, air traffic management and aircraft maintenance more sustainable and efficient by enabling collaboration between people and organizations in the air transport industry through: Communication connecting aircraft and people around the world. Data & Platform - Turning aircraft data into valuable insight for the entire industry. Applications Empowering the industry with user-friendly tools that make flight operations more sustainable and efficient. Ready to redefine air travel The journey starts here, with you at SITA. ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases following the instruction from European Quality Insurance Design and implement automated testing strategies to improve test efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct thorough regression testing to ensure minimal defects in production. Collaborate with European development teams to identify and resolve issues swiftly. Analyze project requirements to develop comprehensive testing strategies. Execute performance and load tests to identify potential bottlenecks. Monitor and report on quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement. Lead bug triage sessions, prioritizing issues based on project timelines and impact. Ensure formal documentation of the features with the support of the team. Collaborate with the Manager Test and European Quality Insurance to ensure the best product quality. Qualifications Key Responsibilities Enhance and support automation frameworks with a focus on stability, scalability, and long-term maintainabilityIdentify, prioritize, and reduce automation technical debtDesign and implement end-to-end automation covering front-end and back-end flows, with emphasis on critical user journeys and high-risk business flowsBuild and maintain smoke automation suites to reduce manual effort during release validationsEnsure automation stability and readiness across Development, Testing, Staging, Pre-Production, and Production environmentsCollaborate closely with Development, QA, Product Owners, and DevOps teams in an Agile environmentContribute to automation planning, standards definition, and best practicesPerform automation code reviews, providing constructive and actionable feedback to peersDemonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset by taking ownership of tasks, guiding discussions within the project team, and driving solutions to automation and quality challenges Must-Have Skills Strong hands-on experience in Java and Java-based automation frameworksHands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver based automation testing, including frameworks like TestNG and Cucumber, and integration with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo.Good working knowledge of SQL / MySQL for test data creation, validation, and troubleshootingHands-on experience with REST API tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similarHands-on experience in REST API automation and backend validationsSolid understanding of front-end and back-end interactions and system workflowsExperience in regression testing and ongoing test suite maintenanceExperience using logging and monitoring tools such as Kibana, New Relic, or similarExposure to C++, Qt, JavaScript, or Angular (from a testing perspective)Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools to improve automation scripting, test design, and productivityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience working in Agile, cross-functional teams across distributed/geographical locationsExcellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with global stakeholdersBachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field Nice-to-Have Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategiesAdvanced debugging and troubleshooting skills for automation tests and frameworksExperience testing large-scale, integrated, or domain-driven systems (e.g., aviation or similar complex platforms) WHAT WE OFFER: SITAs workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of Ov