An automation tester plays a critical role in software development and quality assurance processes. Their primary responsibility is to design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of software applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance (QA) engineers, to understand software requirements and define test strategies.
2. Design, develop, and implement automated test scripts, test cases, and test scenarios based on functional and technical specifications.
3. Create and maintain test frameworks, tools, and utilities to support automated testing efforts, ensuring reusability and scalability.
4. Execute automated test scripts and analyze test results to identify defects, performance issues, and areas for improvement.
5. Collaborate with the development team to trace, debug, and resolve software defects, ensuring high-quality software deliverables.
6. Continuously enhance and optimize automated testing processes, methodologies, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Conduct regression testing to ensure the stability and reliability of software applications across different releases and environments.
8. Collaborate with the QA team to define and maintain test data, test environments, and test configurations.
9. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation testing, and share knowledge with the team.
10. Participate in code reviews, contribute to the overall software development process, and provide feedback on design and implementation aspects to ensure testability.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
2. Proven experience as an automation tester or a similar role, with a strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
3. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in automated testing, such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
4. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or similar.
5. Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies, with experience in agile testing practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
6. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
7. Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web services (RESTful APIs, SOAP).
8. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
10. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or any relevant automation testing certifications are a plus.