CBRE - Senior Automation Engineer - Appium/API Testing (10-12 yrs)

Experience : 9+ years of experience

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain test automation frameworks for native mobile applications (iOS and/or Android) using Appium.

- Design and implement automated tests using Java, ensuring robust coverage and reliability across multiple mobile platforms.

- Integrate API tests into the overall test automation framework.

- Troubleshoot and debug API test failures.

- Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins or similar tools.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement BDD test scenarios using Cucumber.

- Enhance and maintain existing automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and ease of use.

- Lead and contribute to the development of test automation strategies, providing insights into test coverage, best practices, and efficiency improvements.

- Utilize cloud-based testing services such as Browser Stack, Sauce Labs, or other device farms for efficient multi-device testing.

- Troubleshoot and debug test failures, working closely with development teams to ensure quick resolutions.

- Stay up to date with industry trends and advances in mobile app testing and automation tools, recommending and implementing new tools or strategies where beneficial.

- Develop and maintain automated API tests using Rest Assured or Postman to ensure the quality of backend services.

- Collaborate with backend developers to understand API specifications and design effective test cases.

- Integrate API tests into the overall test automation framework.

- Troubleshoot and debug API test failures.

Requirements :

- Strong programming skills in Java: Proven experience in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and HTTP protocols.

- Experience with API testing tools like Rest Assured or Postman.

- Knowledge of JSON and XML data formats.

- Ability to write effective API test scripts.

- Hands-on experience with Appium for mobile test automation, with in-depth knowledge of native app testing challenges.

- Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber, enabling collaborative test scenario creation with stakeholders.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins for continuous testing and integration.

- Proven experience in framework design and enhancement, with a strong understanding of best practices for automation script architecture.

- Strong understanding of test automation strategies and the ability to design comprehensive test coverage for mobile applications.

- Experience with device farms or cloud-based testing platforms like Browser Stack, Sauce Labs, or similar, for scalable testing solutions.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Problem-solving attitude and a passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement.