Automation QA Engineer

Ciklum is looking for an Automation QA Engineer to join our team full-time in India. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As an Automation QA Engineer, become a part of our offshore QA team. This person will work directly under the direction of our QA Lead and contribute to building a high-quality, scalable software delivery practice. The ideal candidate is equally proficient in manual and automated testing, has hands-on experience with Java, Python, and/or .NET applications, and actively leverages AI-powered tools to improve testing speed, coverage, and quality outcomes. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that requires strong technical skills, excellent written English communication, and the discipline to work effectively in an asynchronous, cross-time-zone environment. Responsibilities: Manual Testing:Design, write, and execute detailed test cases, test plans, and exploratory test scenarios based on requirements, user stories, and technical specifications Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and system-level validation testing across Java, Python, and .NET applications Conduct release readiness validation and support quality gate assessments prior to production deployments Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, and logs in Jira Participate in early requirements and story review to flag gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns before development begins

Automated Testing:Integrate and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines)
Analyze test results, triage failures, and clearly distinguish genuine defects from environment issues or test flakiness
Follow version control standards (Git) and maintain test code with the same care as production code, including documentation and code reviews
Support performance and load test execution using tools such as JMeter or k6
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that requires strong technical skills, excellent written English communication, and the discipline to work effectively in an asynchronous, cross-time-zone environment

Requirements:  6+ years of experience into Develop, maintain, and extend automated test suites for UI, API, and regression coverage using frameworks appropriate to Java, Python, and .NET stacks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, NUnit, RestAssured, Postman/Newman) Provide daily written status updates via agreed channels (Slack, Teams, or Jira) before end of your business day - no exceptions Raise blockers immediately; do not hold them for the next standup All test cases, results, and defect reports must be documented in the agreed tools on the same day work is performed Minimum 2-4 hours of overlap with the onshore DTI team (US Central Time) required daily Expected to ask clarifying questions early rather than making assumptions - quality of questions matters Must be able to demo test results and walk through defects live on video calls What`s in it for you? Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum. #LI-SP1