Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java)

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks, executing comprehensive manual and automated test suites, and ensuring high‑quality releases for Zensar's products. Working closely with cross‑functional Agile teams, the role demands deep Java coding skills, extensive API and web testing experience, and a strong focus on continuous integration and delivery practices.

• Analyze user stories and design manual and automated test cases.
• Develop and maintain Java‑based automation frameworks using Selenium, Rest Assured, TestNG/JUnit.
• Execute Web, API, Backend, Integration and Regression testing.
• Validate API responses, response times, error codes, and JSON/XML payloads including OAuth/OAuth2.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Perform SQL and database validation across Linux/Unix environments.
• Report defects, track quality metrics, and communicate findings via Jira.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and contribute to test planning and estimation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional Agile teams to ensure product quality.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and drive best practices in test automation.

• 5–8 years of manual and automation testing experience.
• Strong Java programming skills with solid OOP concepts.
• Hands‑on expertise with Selenium, Rest Assured, Postman, TestNG/JUnit, and Testim.
• Deep knowledge of API testing, RESTful services, and backend validation.
• Proficiency in GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong SQL/database validation skills in Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with JSON/XML payload validation and OAuth/OAuth2 authentication.
• Familiarity with Jira and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
• Preferred: experience with DNS, RDDS, RDAP, EPP, or domain‑name industry and integration tools like Spring Integration or Apache Camel.