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Test Engineer (Automation)

Confidential
INFull-timeMidPosted Jun 15, 2026
SeleniumPostmanJenkinsJavaCI/CDBDD

Best fit for

This role is best for mid-level QA engineers with hands-on experience in Selenium, BDD (Cucumber / SpecFlow), Postman / Newman, Jenkins open to working from IN.

Skills you need for this role

Detected from the job title, description, and tags.

Automation skills

  • SeleniumStill the most-asked browser automation framework in QA interviews and legacy suites.
  • BDD (Cucumber / SpecFlow)Used when product + QA collaborate on executable specs.

API / backend testing

  • Postman / NewmanStandard tool for API exploration and shareable collections.

CI/CD and DevOps

  • JenkinsLegacy CI still widely deployed — expect pipeline-as-code questions.
  • GitHub ActionsDefault CI for teams on GitHub — YAML workflows and matrix builds.

Programming languages

  • JavaDominant language for enterprise QA + Selenium/RestAssured stacks.

Domain & process

  • Agile / ScrumYou'll be expected to describe how you fit QA into short iterations.

Job description

Role Overview: You will be responsible for conducting functional testing, participating in Scrum/Agile development environments, performing API testing, utilizing Java programming for testing, and implementing automation testing practices. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct functional testing demonstrating a good understanding of software testing principles and methodologies - Work in Scrum or Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews - Perform API testing using tools like Postman - Utilize Java programming for testing, with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and collections - Implement automation testing using tools like Selenium and/or Karate, including test data management, Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), cross browser testing, and reporting - Demonstrate proficiency in version control using Git/GitHub - Utilize automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines, using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions Qualifications Required: - Hands-on experience in functional testing - Proven experience working in Scrum or Agile development environments - Hands-on experience in API Testing using Postman - Skilled in Java programming with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and collections - Expertise in automation testing using Selenium and/or Karate - Proficiency in utilizing Git/GitHub for version control - Experience in utilizing automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines Additional Company Details (if available): The company prefers candidates with 2+ years of testing experience, preferably in the Education domain. Role Overview: You will be responsible for conducting functional testing, participating in Scrum/Agile development environments, performing API testing, utilizing Java programming for testing, and implementing automation testing practices. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct functional testing demonstrating a good understanding of software testing principles and methodologies - Work in Scrum or Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews - Perform API testing using tools like Postman - Utilize Java programming for testing, with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and collections - Implement automation testing using tools like Selenium and/or Karate, including test data management, Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), cross browser testing, and reporting - Demonstrate proficiency in version control using Git/GitHub - Utilize automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines, using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions Qualifications Required: - Hands-on experience in functional testing - Proven experience working in Scrum or Agile development environments - Hands-on experience in API Testing using Postman - Skilled in Java programming with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and collections - Expertise in automation testing using Selenium and/or Karate - Proficiency in utilizing Git/GitHub for version control - Experience in utilizing automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines Additional Company Details (if available): The company prefers candidates with 2+ years of testing experience, preferably in the Education domain.

Job highlights

  • Role: Test Engineer (Automation)
  • Company: Confidential
  • Location: IN
  • Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Mid
  • Seniority: Mid
  • Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Key skills: Selenium · Postman · Jenkins · Java · CI/CD · BDD

How to prepare for this interview

A 5-step prep plan tailored to this job's stack.

  1. 1Revise Selenium deeply — locator strategy, waits, parallelisation, and how you'd structure the framework from scratch. Selenium interview Q&A
  2. 2Read through the general QA/SDET interview prep guide to refresh core testing concepts. Job Interview Prep
  3. 3Practice API-testing scenarios — auth flows, contract validation, and running collections in CI. API testing Q&A
  4. 4Do at least one AI mock interview end-to-end so you're comfortable narrating your answers under time. AI Mock Interview
  5. 5Run your CV through the ATS review so it clears keyword filters for this role before you apply. Resume ATS Review

Likely interview questions for this role

Tuned to the stack we detected on this job.

  • Q1.Explain the Page Object Model and how you'd structure it in Selenium.
  • Q2.How do you handle dynamic waits without using Thread.sleep in Selenium?
  • Q3.What's the trade-off between BDD and plain unit-style automation frameworks?
  • Q4.How would you run a Postman collection inside a CI pipeline?
  • Q5.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?

Salary context

Compensation not disclosed.

Confidential hasn't disclosed a salary range for this mid-level role. Check our QA/SDET salary benchmarks to anchor your ask for IN.

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