Senior SQA Automation Engineer

🌟 About CodeNinja At CodeNinja Consulting, we build high-impact global engineering teams that accelerate digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. With operations across Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United States, and Chile, we empower clients with world-class expertise in software engineering, QA automation, cloud, DevOps, and enterprise technology services. Our 350+ experts deliver solutions across banking, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and large-scale enterprise platforms. At CodeNinja, we value innovation, excellence, and a culture of continuous learning — enabling our teams to deliver smarter, faster, and stronger. 📝 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (8+ Years) to develop, enhance, and maintain automated testing solutions for complex enterprise systems. The role requires strong technical expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, regression automation, API automation, and working with cross-functional testing teams. You will collaborate closely with the Manual Test Lead, engineering teams, and DevOps to ensure test coverage, quality, and stability across release cycles. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Automation Development & Maintenance - Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, functional, and SIT testing. - Create reusable automation frameworks, utilities, and libraries. - Debug, optimize, and enhance test scripts for improved reliability and performance. - Ensure automated tests are scalable, modular, and aligned with best practices. CI/CD Integration - Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent pipelines. - Configure automated execution triggers for nightly builds, code merges, and release cycles. - Implement reporting and log outputs directly into CI/CD dashboards. Testing & Quality Assurance - Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including UI, API, SIT, and end-to-end scenarios. - Work closely with the Manual Test Lead to identify automation candidates and maintain prioritization. - Prepare detailed test reports, execution logs, error summaries, and coverage metrics. - Participate in defect triage meetings and provide technical insights on automation failures. Collaboration & Support - Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams for test environment readiness. - Provide guidance on automation best practices to junior team members. - Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and tools. Requirements 🧩 Skills & Expertise Required Automation & Framework Expertise - Strong hands-on experience with automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit - Ability to design frameworks from scratch and build scalable, modular architectures. API Automation - Proficiency with: REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools - Ability to automate REST APIs and validate request/response structures. Programming & Scripting - Strong in at least two programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript CI/CD & Version Control - Experience integrating automation with: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines - Knowledge of Git-based workflows. Database Skills - Experience with SQL for backend validation and test data preparation. Testing Knowledge - Deep understanding of: - SIT (System Integration Testing) - E2E testing - Regression testing - Testing complex enterprise systems 💡 Preferred Skills - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) is a plus. - Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). - Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. - Strong analytical and debugging skills. 💼 Why Join Us - Work with cutting-edge tools and large-scale enterprise systems. - Fully remote working environment. - Opportunity to work with global engineering teams. - Culture focused on learning, innovation, and technical excellence. ⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement At CodeNinja, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of nationality, gender, or background. Benefits - Flexible Working Hours - Leaves as per the company policy - Maternity Leaves (Paid + Work from Home option) - Health Insurance (includes spouse and parents) (till the age of 80) - Provident Fund - Performance-Based Increments and Incentives - Easy Loan Facility for Employees - Gym Membership - Company Trips and Recreational Activities