Senior Software Development Engineer - Test - Automation Testing

Core functions : Test Strategy and Planning : - Define the overall test automation strategy for the application - UI and APIs. - Participate in requirement analysis and identify test scope, risks, and dependencies. - Create test plans, test strategies according to quality assurance standards. Test Automation Development and Delivery : - Operate and improve Invenco Test frameworks reliability, reporting, and execution speed. - Design and develop scalable, reusable, and maintainable UI, API, integration, and regression automation test suites. - Write automated test scripts using Playwright with javascript, typescript. - Hands-on BDD frameworks, ability to implement BDD approach in the automation areas given an opportunity. - Feature testing and delivery through Automation ( UI, API ) testing following Invenco Test framework. - Ensure frameworks are stable, maintainable, and easy for teams to use. - Optimize execution speed and reliability. Test Processes and Quality Standards : - Contribute to the best practices for test automation and quality engineering. - Track metrics such as defect density, pass/fail trends, and coverage. - Promote shift-left testing and early defect detection. - Prepare and manage test data for different scenarios. - Validate environment stability and configuration. Key technical skills expected : - Good hands-on programming and technical automation skills - Playwright, Javascript, Typescript, BDD frameworks. - Hands-on working on API, Database Testing across applications. - Testing of Cloud hosted applications, AWS and customer facing applications. - Payments industry experience desirable but not essential. - Thorough understanding of SDLC. - Excellent technical skills including SQL, and troubleshooting abilities. - Familiarity with AI agents and large language models (LLMs), especially their application in automation, would be a valuable plus. Desirable : - Experience of projects within the retail petroleum automation sector - payments systems. Preferred Qualifications : - BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.