Senior Automation tester

Location: Sydney, Australia 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time 🏢 Work Model: Hybrid/Onsite (as applicable)Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Java.Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks.Test distributed Microservices-based applications and ensure seamless system integration.Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with engineering teams for resolution.Participate in CI/CD initiatives and integrate automation suites into deployment pipelines.Required Skills✅ Strong hands-on experience in:Selenium WebDriverJavaAPI Testing (REST/SOAP)Microservices TestingTest Automation Framework Development✅ Good understanding of:TestNG/JUnitRest AssuredJenkins, Git, MavenCI/CD pipelinesSQL and database validationAgile/Scrum methodologiesPreferred Skills⭐ Experience with:Docker & KubernetesPerformance testing tools (JMeter/Gatling)Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)BDD frameworks (Cucumber)