Selenium with JAVA, BDD

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Testing:
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Work with BDD tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow to implement tests with a focus on behavior-driven development.
• Automate tests for both functional and regression testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of application features.
• Write reusable, maintainable, and efficient test scripts to validate the web application's functionality.
• Identify and report issues found during test execution and work closely with developers to resolve them.
• Test Strategy & Planning:
• Work with the test lead and team to define test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on business requirements.
• Participate in test case reviews and suggest improvements to achieve better coverage.
• Contribute to the planning and estimation of testing effort during sprint cycles.
• BDD Implementation:
• Create feature files and step definitions using Cucumber to represent business logic in the form of executable specifications.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to ensure the right test scenarios are captured in Gherkin format for clarity and traceability.
• Promote the use of BDD across teams for better alignment with business stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and UX/UI designers to ensure test automation aligns with development and product goals.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint retrospectives, offering suggestions for improvements in the development and testing processes.
• Test Framework Development:
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, TestNG, Junit, Maven, and other related tools to integrate automated tests into continuous integration pipelines.
• Implement data-driven and keyword-driven test frameworks for enhanced flexibility.
• Contribute to best practices and guidelines for writing scalable and maintainable test scripts.
• Continuous Integration & Deployment:
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI, enabling faster feedback on code changes.
• Monitor test results and generate test reports to ensure consistent and high-quality software delivery.
• Bug Reporting & Defect Management:
• Report, track, and follow up on defects found during test execution.
• Use bug-tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Trello to log, manage, and prioritize defects.
• Performance & Optimization:
• Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and suggest areas for improvement.
• Optimize test automation scripts for speed, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Skills:
• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver for web-based automation testing.
• Strong Java programming skills for writing automation scripts and frameworks.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow for behavior-driven development.
• Knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in test automation using Selenium and Java.
• Hands-on experience in BDD and Cucumber (writing Gherkin feature files and step definitions).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).