Chief Test Automation Engineer - .NET

Remote in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore

Automated Testing in .NET

We are seeking a Chief Test Automation Engineer specializing in automated testing within the .NET framework to lead our test automation initiatives.

You will work closely with scrum and development teams to design scalable test automation solutions, drive testing strategies, and implement cutting-edge practices to optimize release cycles. Join us to contribute to innovative projects and enhance software quality through effective automation.

Responsibilities

Drive test automation to ensure repeatable tests are automated and reduce test cycle time during releases
Participate in scrum teams alongside development teams to define and refine unit, integration, and performance testing
Create, execute, and maintain scripts and tools for various testing frameworks
Implement, collect, analyze, and report team and project metrics to demonstrate business value and continuous improvement
Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to identify project requirements
Design test automation solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular, and adhere to industry best practices such as SOLID and design patterns
Create and maintain test automation frameworks and shared solutions usable across multiple projects and programs
Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach
Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations
Evaluate and select the best test automation tools for different applications

Requirements

Extensive experience with 12+ years in .NET/C# hands-on coding and test automation for UI, Web, and API
Strong expertise in testing strategy, test metrics, code reviews, design patterns, and clean coding principles (SOLID)
Proven ability to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks and solutions
Experience with API automation, BDD, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to code quality
Strong leadership skills demonstrated by leading test automation initiatives in complex projects
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Nice to have

Exposure to AI implementation and GenAI tools
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agents, and Multi-Cloud Platforms (MCPs)