Chief Automation Engineer .NET (C#)

Automated Testing in .NET, QE/Test Automation, Testing Strategy, Design patterns, Clean Code, SpecFlow, Test Runners, Code Quality Tools, CI/CD, Web Service / API Test Automation

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Chennai

We are looking for a Chief Automation Engineer .NET (C#) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the automated testing efforts and drive the development of innovative testing strategies and frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. If you have a strong background in automated testing and a passion for clean code and design patterns, we invite you to be a key contributor in shaping the future of our test engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the setup and execution of automated testing strategies for different domains and projects
Drive the development of innovative testing frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products
Apply design patterns and clean code principles to build robust testing frameworks from scratch
Provide expertise in Rest API automation tools and propose automation solutions based on architecture specifics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of test engineering initiatives
Engage in Agile Practices, including SAFE and Scrum, to drive the efficient delivery of software products
Demonstrate proactive leadership in architecture engagement and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Ensure code quality and adherence to testing best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies
Mentor and guide junior team members in test automation and engineering best practices

Requirements

11 to 13 years of experience in IT with a primary focus on Automated Testing
Proven experience in defining and implementing test automation strategies across various domains and projects
Expertise in Test Automation, including frameworks, tools, and approaches, with a preference for Selenium and familiarity with Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework, BDD, and Appium
Proficiency in C# programming and hands-on experience in developing frameworks from scratch, applying Design Patterns, and adhering to SOLID Principles
In-depth understanding of architecture and the ability to propose automation solutions based on architectural specifics
Knowledge of Rest API automation tools such as Rest Assured and Http Client, providing an added advantage
Solid background in designing and implementing external services integrations using REST/SOAP, microservices, ESB, and SOA
Experience with multiple full lifecycle software development processes, including Scrum and RUP
Deep expertise in web application and web services architectures, relational and non-relational data storage, and cross-cutting concerns such as security, monitoring, and caching
Familiarity with build tools like Maven and Gradle, as well as continuous integration and deployment tools like Azure DevOps and Jenkins
Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement, coupled with strong communication skills