Automation Engineer – Watermelon Tool

Job Description

**Job Title:** Automation Engineer -- Watermelon Tool  

**Experience:** 6--7 Years

**Location:** Bangalore

**Work Mode:** Hybrid

**Notice Period:** Immediate Joiners Only

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using the Watermelon automation tool.
* Build and enhance automation frameworks for web, API, and enterprise applications.
* Analyze business and functional requirements to identify automation opportunities.
* Execute automated regression, smoke, sanity, and functional test suites.
* Maintain reusable automation components and improve test coverage.
* Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
* Perform root cause analysis for failed test cases and provide detailed defect reports.
* Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to resolve issues.
* Ensure automation standards, coding best practices, and documentation are followed.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

**Required Skills:**

* 5--10 years of experience in Automation Testing.
* Strong hands-on experience with the Watermelon automation tool (mandatory).
* Experience in test automation framework development and maintenance.
* Knowledge of API testing and automation.
* Experience with SQL for database validation.
* Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
* Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
* Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.

**Preferred Skills:**

* Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
* Knowledge of Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation scripting.
* Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Experience working in enterprise-scale automation projects.
* ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is an added advantage.

**Roles \& Responsibilities:**

* Develop scalable and maintainable automation solutions.
* Improve automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver quality software releases.
* Identify automation improvements and implement best practices.
* Support production validation and release testing activities.

**Mandatory Skills:**

* Watermelon Automation Tool
* Test Automation
* Automation Framework Development
* API Testing
* SQL
* Git
* CI/CD
* Agile Methodology