Junior Automation Tester

Key Responsibilities Review business requirements, functional specifications, and manual test cases to identify automation opportunities. Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Tricentis Tosca or other automation testing tools. Create reusable, data-driven test cases and automated test suites. Execute automated regression, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and end-to-end testing. Validate application functionality, integrations, workflows, and business processes. Identify, investigate, document, and track defects throughout the testing lifecycle. Analyze test results, troubleshoot automation issues, and provide testing status updates to stakeholders. Support API integration testing and automated business process validation. Prepare and validate test data, including performing data checks using SQL queries and application outputs. Analyze logs and assist in identifying the root causes of test execution failures. Maintain automation scripts, test repositories, execution reports, and supporting documentation. Support implementation testing, production validation, and post-deployment verification as required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 1–4 years of experience in IT development, programming, and testing. Participation in at least one project or release as an automation or manual tester, with involvement throughout the project lifecycle. Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Familiarity with Tricentis Tosca or other automation testing tools. Understanding of automated test script development, maintenance, test case design, and data-driven testing. Knowledge of SIT, UAT, regression testing, and end-to-end testing. Basic to intermediate SQL skills and understanding of data validation. Familiarity with API integration testing, XML validation, defect management, and test result analysis. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Good documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn new automation frameworks and continuously improve testing practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Postman or similar API testing tools. Exposure to banking, financial services, or regulatory reporting systems. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Exposure to JMeter or other performance and load testing tools. Experience in implementation testing, production validation, or disaster recovery testing. ISTQB Foundation Level certification or relevant automation testing and QA certifications.