Must-Have: Minimum Requirements  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, IT Systems) • Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and tools with demonstrated experience in Automation role. • Proven track of building test automation and drive efforts for implementing test frameworks on web/mobile or service-oriented architectures. • Create scalable and maintainable test automation architectures. • Integrate the test automation framework with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing. • Hands-on Automation scripting, white box testing experience in Java/ Python or similar languages & TestNG/Junit. • 5+ years of QA testing, creating test artifacts and reporting defects. • 5+ years of strong automation testing experience preferably Selenium and in Cucumber, BDD, TDD, TestNG. • Experience with REST Assured API, SOAP UI automation testing. • Deliver high quality work and adapt to new challenges, as an individual or as part of a team. • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts with web applications. • Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure the highest quality of software releases. • Identify and implement best practices for test automation processes and tools. • Define and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy. • Analyse and interpret test results, report defects, and ensure issues are resolved. • Generate detailed test reports and metrics to track testing progress and effectiveness. • Mentor and train junior team members on test automation practices and framework usage. • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality. • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into test scenarios. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with SaaS products (like Salesforce), Agile/Scrum, DevOps. • Familiar with Git, Jenkins CI and ability to dive in and build test pipeline. • Strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies and best practices. • Knowledge and full understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles. • Understanding of the modern web applications including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web services and relevant technologies. - IBMFG2JP00002856