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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Robot Framework to lead automation initiatives across complex applications. The candidate should have a strong background in designing scalable test automation architectures, integrating automation with CI/CD, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.
Technical Responsibilities
Framework Development & Maintenance
Architect, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks primarily in Python and Robot Framework.
Create and maintain custom Robot Framework libraries in Python for project-specific needs.o Build reusable and modular automation components for UI, API, and DB testing.
Test Automation & Execution
Develop and maintain automated regression, smoke, and end-to-end test suites.
Implement data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid automation strategies.
Configure and execute automation in headless browsers and distributed environments.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo).
Implement parallel execution, reporting, and result dashboards.
Optimize automation pipelines for speed and reliability.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with developers, QA, and DevOps engineers to ensure automation aligns with sprint goals.
Perform code reviews for automation scripts and enforce best practices.
Mentor junior engineers on Python scripting, Robot Framework best practices, and advanced debugging.
Required Skills & Experience
Programming: Strong expertise in Python (OOP, decorators, fixtures, file handling, API interaction).
Automation Tools: Expert in Robot Framework (keywords, variables, resource files, custom Python libraries).
Web/UI Testing: Hands-on with SeleniumLibrary, Browser/Playwright Library in Robot Framework.
API Testing: REST & SOAP automation using RequestsLibrary, RESTinstance, or custom Python modules.
CI/CD & DevOps: Strong in Jenkins pipelines, GitLab CI/CD, Docker containers for automation.
Version Control: Git (branching strategies, pull requests, merge conflict resolution).
OS & Environments: Experience across Linux, Windows, Dockerized test environments.
Agile Practices: Working in Scrum/Kanban teams with Jira, Confluence.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with pytest and integrating it with Robot Framework.
Cloud-based test execution (AWS Device Farm, Azure Test Plans, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
Qualification
P1-C3-TSTS
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Robot Framework to lead automation initiatives across complex applications. The candidate should have a strong background in designing scalable test automation architectures, integrating automation with CI/CD, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.
Technical Responsibilities
Framework Development & Maintenance
Architect, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks primarily in Python and Robot Framework.
Create and maintain custom Robot Framework libraries in Python for project-specific needs.o Build reusable and modular automation components for UI, API, and DB testing.
Test Automation & Execution
Develop and maintain automated regression, smoke, and end-to-end test suites.
Implement data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid automation strategies.
Configure and execute automation in headless browsers and distributed environments.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo).
Implement parallel execution, reporting, and result dashboards.
Optimize automation pipelines for speed and reliability.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with developers, QA, and DevOps engineers to ensure automation aligns with sprint goals.
Perform code reviews for automation scripts and enforce best practices.
Mentor junior engineers on Python scripting, Robot Framework best practices, and advanced debugging.
Required Skills & Experience
Programming: Strong expertise in Python (OOP, decorators, fixtures, file handling, API interaction).
Automation Tools: Expert in Robot Framework (keywords, variables, resource files, custom Python libraries).
Web/UI Testing: Hands-on with SeleniumLibrary, Browser/Playwright Library in Robot Framework.
API Testing: REST & SOAP automation using RequestsLibrary, RESTinstance, or custom Python modules.
CI/CD & DevOps: Strong in Jenkins pipelines, GitLab CI/CD, Docker containers for automation.
Version Control: Git (branching strategies, pull requests, merge conflict resolution).
OS & Environments: Experience across Linux, Windows, Dockerized test environments.
Agile Practices: Working in Scrum/Kanban teams with Jira, Confluence.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with pytest and integrating it with Robot Framework.
Cloud-based test execution (AWS Device Farm, Azure Test Plans, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
Key job details
About Virtusa
Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth — one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.
Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.
Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview. All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
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