[Hiring] Senior SQA Automation Engineer @CodeNinja

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (8+ Years) to develop, enhance, and maintain automated testing solutions for complex enterprise systems. The role requires strong technical expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, regression automation, API automation, and working with cross-functional testing teams. You will collaborate closely with the Manual Test Lead, engineering teams, and DevOps to ensure test coverage, quality, and stability across release cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Development & Maintenance
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, functional, and SIT testing.
  • Create reusable automation frameworks, utilities, and libraries.
  • Debug, optimize, and enhance test scripts for improved reliability and performance.
  • Ensure automated tests are scalable, modular, and aligned with best practices.
• CI/CD Integration
  • Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent pipelines.
  • Configure automated execution triggers for nightly builds, code merges, and release cycles.
  • Implement reporting and log outputs directly into CI/CD dashboards.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including UI, API, SIT, and end-to-end scenarios.
  • Work closely with the Manual Test Lead to identify automation candidates and maintain prioritization.
  • Prepare detailed test reports, execution logs, error summaries, and coverage metrics.
  • Participate in defect triage meetings and provide technical insights on automation failures.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams for test environment readiness.
  • Provide guidance on automation best practices to junior team members.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit.
• Ability to design frameworks from scratch and build scalable, modular architectures.
• Proficiency with REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
• Strong in at least two programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript.
• Experience integrating automation with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Knowledge of Git-based workflows.
• Experience with SQL for backend validation and test data preparation.
• Deep understanding of SIT (System Integration Testing), E2E testing, regression testing, and testing complex enterprise systems.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge tools and large-scale enterprise systems.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Opportunity to work with global engineering teams.
• Culture focused on learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Leaves as per the company policy.
• Maternity Leaves (Paid + Work from Home option).
• Health Insurance (includes spouse and parents) (till the age of 80).
• Provident Fund.
• Performance-Based Increments and Incentives.
• Easy Loan Facility for Employees.
• Gym Membership.
• Company Trips and Recreational Activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At CodeNinja, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of nationality, gender, or background.