AUTOMATION TESTER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 19, 2025 - The Automation Tester demonstrates extensive experience in software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and performance testing, with strong capabilities in designing and managing end-to-end test strategies and automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber. This position possesses advanced skills in PDF automation, data mapping from front to middle office systems, and manual analysis in the post-trade domain across various financial products. This role excels in designing, executing, and analyzing test scripts and results while leveraging tools like JIRA to address complex business and technical scenarios.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Automation Tester Resume
  • Test Automation
  • API Testing
  • Mobile Testing
  • Backend Coding
  • Script Development
  • UI Automation
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Execution
  • Framework Development
  • Tool Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Issue Reporting
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Agile Practice
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Customer Interaction
  • Team Coaching
  • Effort Estimation
  • Defect Coordination
  • Problem Troubleshooting

Summary of Automation Tester Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Computer Science with 5 years of Experience

  • Strong knowledge of API automation with PyTest.
  • Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools
  • Excellent analytical & Strong Debugging skills
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence
  • Experience with continuous integration tools (Ex Jenkins) and ability to create, modify, execute & configure jobs
  • Good experience with git and Python
  • Experience in Agile / Scrum and XRAY
  • Good understanding of CI/CD Processes
  • Knowledge of SQL, writing simple to medium complexity queries
  • Experience in automation & scripting including Java/Python
  • Experience in API automation testing using Python/Java, Selenium-based based or any other API centric Gherkins (BDD) based framework
  • Good Understanding of testing lifecycle and defect life cycle.
  • Well-versed with Agile project delivery & exposure to JIRA along with other Agile tools
  • Ability to quickly learn new business domains and processes

2. BA in Information Technology with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in translating business requirements into understandable user stories
  • Experience in banking, capital markets, or financial operations
  • Familiar with improvement in execution methodologies(Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with MS Access and SQL language
  • Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation operating models and tools like BluePrism, UiPath etc is a huge benefit
  • Experience in UI, API, Micro-Services Manual Testing
  • Experience in UI, API, Micro-Services Test Automation
  • Knowledge of Java and SpringBoot
  • Knowledge of AWS/Kubernetes
  • Experience with TestNG, Selenium, JMeter, RestAssured, WireMock
  • Experience in Systems, Integration and E2E Testing

3. BS in Software Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong Testing skills set with JS, REST, Angular, BackboneJS, reactJS, FlexUI, data visualization, Gradle, Maven, GIT, TFS.
  • Knowledge & Experience in Software Quality Assurance Process and QA methodologies.
  • Good programming knowledge on any of the following languages including  C#, JavaScript, VBScript, Pyhton,VB.net, .Net.
  • Experience in understanding software requirements and Creation of test designs, test processes, test cases and test data.
  • Good knowledge of Automation Tools like Selenium & Cucumber.
  • Knowledgeable in an integrated development environment.
  • Ability to write scripts (in any scripting language or OS) and develop and maintain the automation Framework.
  • Ability to write stubs and drivers independently, to test each module to breakage.
  • Excellent in team orientation skills. Good Communication Skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understands DevOps, Continuous Integration. 

4. BA in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in using any CICD tools like Bamboo/Jenkins. 
  • Experience with Coverity, SonarQube, Jfrog, Artifactory etc.
  • Ability to learn/implement Appium testing.
  • Knowledge of Architectural and REST principles.
  • Exposure to unit testing/UI automation
  • Knowledge of  DevOps (Bamboo build and test)
  • Proficient in the Bamboo system and infrastructure
  • Proficient in Bash and PowerShell scripting
  • Proficient in Agile Methodologies (eg. Scrum, Kanban).
  • Experience in Data structures, algorithms and Design Patterns.
  • Ability to implement Fast line for iOS development and release in Bamboo build plans.

5. BS in Information Systems with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience within a software testing role using tools such as Selenium Web Driver or Bash Script or Ant Script
  • Proficient with quality assurance processes with a clear understanding of leading automation practices.
  • Experience and knowledge of object-oriented programming principles
  • Strong coding skills, preferably C#, Python, and/or Java.
  • Experience in web-based technologies including JavaScript, XML, JSON, RESTful services and similar related technologies.
  • Knowledge of SQL databases, including writing queries, designing tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Ability to understand the underlying software components and technologies of the product or feature in which automated tests support.
  • Experience doing automation with Selenium C# and/or Java
  • Experience using Sauce Labs for parallel cross-browser and cross OS testing
  • Ability to perform system integration testing
  • Ability to perform Test estimations

6. BS in Information Technology with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience or good practice with Test-Driven Development and Gherkin
  • Strong knowledge of testing the software process
  • Great logical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Experience testing in a multi-product Agile environment (Scrum)
  • Good communication and strong English language skills.
  • Knowledge of Selenium, WebDriver, HTML, CSS
  • French language skills would be considered an advantage.
  • Experience with Java (read, write, refactor code, create maintainable architecture and useful API)
  • Experience with DBs (write and read long queries with a lot of conditions and joins)
  • Knowledge of Jenkins and Maven
  • Experience with frameworks including  Karate DSL, VIvidus, SoapUI, JS basics, Groovy basics
  • Experience with Script languages basics including (batch, shell, PowerShell)
  • Basic experience with Azure Cosmos DB
  • Experience with Linux (basic commands like search, navigation, file utilities)
  • Experience with WireMock, Git and WebDriver

7. BA in Software Development with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in developing and executing automation test script/framework for testing Web using Selenium Webdriver
  • Strong domain knowledge on web/mobile/desktop app testing expertise
  • Good programming skills in OOP, algorithms, Java for developing test scripts/updating automation test framework
  • Experience in using frameworks like TestNG or JUnit
  • Knows CI tool (Jenkins) and scripting languages (Shell bash)
  • Knows revision control systems like Github, SVN...
  • Knows HTML, CSS, JavaScript (JavaScript)
  • Experience in developing and executing automation test script/frameworks for testing mobile (Android/iOS) using Appium
  • Knows Design Patterns and Selenium Grid
  • Knows build tools such as Maven
  • Good leadership, collaboration and presentation skills
  • Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills

8. BS in Computer Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience working on software development projects
  • Experience in defining test cases from functional requirements and in cross-browser/environment testing
  • Experience in programming in at least four languages (Java, C++, SQL, Selenium, Objective C, Swift)
  • Experience using tools and processes used in web software testing
  • Experience working on web standards and technologies including accessibility compliance
  • Experience in Agile Software Development with a strong understanding of Agile principles, practices and Scrum methodologies.
  • API and web services testing experience using tools such as SOAP UI, Postman, Swagger
  • Experience in implementing/maintaining test frameworks
  • Experience in digital (web and mobile device) test automation
  • Experience with Test Driven Development
  • Experience with an Agile environment 
  • Understanding of various automation test frameworks and automated testing directions;
  • Experience in mobile or web automation testing.
  • Proficiency in writing automation test scripts in object-oriented programming languages

9. BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of testing and experience in functional testing
  • Design and development experience of test automation frameworks, such as Selenium, TestCafe or Cypress
  • Proficient in JavaScript, Python, Java or another programming language.
  • Experience with integration testing tools (e.g Postman, Fitnesse, Karate
  • An understanding of non-functional requirements/testing (performance, security, accessibility)
  • Know-how of the key values and principles of Agile, including the purpose of ceremonies and Agile estimating and planning
  • Experience with Espresso/XCUI
  • Experience developing automation scripts to accelerate testing using multiple tools such as Tosca, Soap, and Selenium
  • Experience as an automation engineer on large-scale transformation programmes
  • Experience as a test analyst/QA on large-scale transformation programmes (analysing business requirements and developing and executing test scenarios and test cases)
  • Experience in testing within CI/CD implementations, and 
  • Experience in creating test data to support automation.
  • Experience in working with CI/CD and tools such as Jenkins, Git ...
  • Experience in Automated API Testing, Performance Testing, and Security Testing

10. BA in Information Systems with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in database testing
  • Experience in writing complex SQL queries for testing data transformation logics
  • Experience in testing of data integration across multiple applications, tactical testing operations, and reporting.
  • Experience in robotic process automation & business process automation.
  • Experience in Healthcare payer business, claims processing and benefit configuration.
  • Experience with test management tools like qTest, ALM and Azure, Cloud fundamentals
  • Experience in any of the test automation tools,s ex. Selenium, MTM, QTP, UFT, etc.
  • Hands-on Testing and Test coordination of large highly integrated healthcare systems
  • Knowledge of Healthcare payer business claims processing and benefit configuration. 
  • Experience in Web Services Automation testing using tools like Postman, SOAPUI, etc.
  • Strong experience in understanding functional requirements and developing automated test scenarios, test cases/scripts, and test data
  • Experience in using externalized test data in TOSCA / API / Selenium 
  • Experience in TOSCA BI
  • Experience in developing automated test scripts for testing for Web Based React JS/HTML5
  • Experience in developing and enhancing automation frameworks
  • Experience/Certification in Tricentis qTest is an added advantage capital markets

11. BS in Mechatronics Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Strong programming (Java/Kotlin) and scripting (Python) skills
  • Experience in mobile application automation using different frameworks (e.g. Appium, Cucumber, Selendroid, etc.)
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum, JIRA, Android and iOS UI testing.
  • Experience with Source Code management systems like Git.
  • Experience in testing RESTful web services and backend APIs.
  • Knowledge of CI, Jenkins and scripting languages (Shell bash)
  • Strong system thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organization and time management skills, tracking multiple test executions simultaneously and able to synthesize results effectively.
  • Effective communication in both verbal and nonverbal
  • Show creativity and initiative to improve product test coverage, efficiency and effectiveness.

12. BS in Automation Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Expertise of agile and waterfall testing methodologies and tools such as JIRA, RALLY, Rational Team Concert, Quality Center, etc
  • Experience in both Unit and Integration testing needs with exposure to data virtualization tools
  • Experience testing across a variety of platforms including web and mobile user interface, APIs (REST and SOAP), and/or data warehouse reports
  • Expertise in software development to build and use automation frameworks using technologies Java/.NET/C++, JUnit, Selenium, JBehave, Soap UI/Pro, Spring framework, REST, JSON and XML, Eclipse IDE, Nexus, Maven, SVN/GIT, etc
  • Demonstrated experience developing high-quality test strategies and test execution – specific focus on cross-browser and cross-device testing
  • Ability to create good acceptance and integration test automation scripts and integrate with Continuous integration (Jenkins/Bamboo) and code coverage tools (Sonar, Clover) to ensure 80% or higher code coverage
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration, Delivery, and tools such as Chef/Puppet
  • Exposure to performance engineering and profiling (e.g. Java JVM, Databases) and tools such as Load Runner and JMeter
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication, and proven leadership skills - with the ability to lead multiple test paths simultaneously.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
  • Ability to work well with cross-functional groups and offshore resources
  • Ability to assist and train junior QA Specialist with technical or product-related issues
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening

13. BA in Computer Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Excellent communication, analytical skills and decision-making ability in collaborative environments
  • Good understanding of test processes and able to apply improvements
  • Experience in automating tests as part of CI/CD
  • Comfortable and understand how to work with Maven and build tools like Jenkins and version control e.g GIT, Bitbucket
  • Good understanding of HTTP, APIs (The fundamentals)
  • Solid understanding of XML / JSON
  • Scripting languages like Bash and/or Python
  • Knowledge of databases and query languages
  • Good understanding of frameworks and libraries like JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Solid understanding of testing frameworks i.e Junit, Selenium
  • Comfortable with stubbing tools like WireMock/Hoverfly and other tools like SOAPUI and POSTMAN
  • Able to work in a team with diverse roles

14. BS in Robotics with 6 year of Experience

  • Experience in Python, Java or VBScript 
  • High level of knowledge in the Quartz framework
  • Experience with Automation Tools includinh Test Complete, Selenium, Cucumber, UFT
  • Experience with Git, QzRelease2, Bit Bucket
  • Knowledge of Rates markets and products
  • Extensive exposure to OpenFin framework, Perforce, Putty, Bob Monitor, Hugs, AMPS, DB Browser, KDB browser
  • Expertise in designing/architecting various Automation Frameworks
  • Experience with large enterprise systems (preferably in financial services) with numerous clients and complex workflows
  • Ability to liaise and work with remote teams
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills

15. BS in Artificial Intelligence with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in test automation engineering.
  • Experience conducting both manual and automated tests.
  • Experience with functional and non-functional testing.
  • Experience writing test plans, procedures and reports.
  • Experience working in agile software development.
  • Experience with automation (Jenkins) and version control systems (Git).
  • Experience with API testing (REST, SOAP).
  • Experience with Java development.
  • Experience with DB (MySQL) and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware).
  • Understanding of network aspects and network performance testing.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to estimate, plan and execute test suites to meet project release dates.
  • Ability to understand code and a complex software system.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to create and execute tests based on specifications and use cases.
  • Fluent in English and Italian (both written and spoken).

16. BA in Software Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in Test Automation (Java or JavaScript)
  • Experience with database concepts and query languages (SQL)
  • Experience with Source Code Management tools like Git/SVN
  • Experience with testing the API
  • Experience with integrating test automation code with test management tools
  • Basic knowledge of the design/implementation of performance tests
  • Understanding of CI/CD processes
  • Ability to design test automation architecture
  • Ability to guide and support other test automation engineers
  • Strong English skills enabling communication in teams distributed across the world
  • Ability to occasionally travel to the client’s location
  • Experience in Guidewire
  • Experience with CI/CD setup
  • Experience with at least one NoSQL database

17. BS in Cybersecurity with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in software test design and testing methodologies
  • Experience creating automation frameworks using Cucumber, Selenium
  • Experience working with PDF automation and Performance testing
  • Execute functional testing, regression testing, and automated testing for the current systems as well as the new suite of systems in development.
  • Strong Experience creating test strategy and E2E test management.
  • Understand the end-to-end configuration, technical dependencies, code paths, and overall behavioral characteristics of the services test.
  • Ability to design, execute and analyze automation test scripts & test results
  • Ability to design and create test conditions, test data and test scripts to address business and technical use cases
  • Knowledge & Experience on the JIRA tool
  • Familiarity with post-trade flow terms
  • Strong Mapping skills to map data elements from FO to MO systems
  • Manual testing/analysis experience in post post-trade space across various products

18. BS in Data Science with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in Automated testing using Selenium and C# is mandatory
  • Experience with web and mobile testing
  • Knowledge of the Financial Industry
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum Team 
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to adopt an end-user viewpoint, as well as a system viewpoint
  • Ability to provide honest feedback on the quality of the web user experience and the work of the Design & Development Teams
  • Strong interest in understanding the business requirements and focus on ensuring the application is delivering what the business needs
  • Strong computer/MS Office technical skills
  • Hands-on software quality assurance testing experience
  • Advanced experience with test automation and tools utilized in the industry
  • Advanced experience in writing JavaScript, VBScript and eScript
  • Advanced knowledge of version control systems such as SVN
  • Advanced skills in SQL data retrieval from a relational database
  • Experience in performance/Load testing (NFR gathering, building scripts/execution, Workload modelling)
  • Experience in DevOps (building CI/CD pipeline and Jenkins jobs)
  • Experience with APM monitoring tool (Dynatrace) to perform root cause analysis/code profiling

19. BA in Web Development with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript for Scripting UI Automation scripts
  • Experience with tools like Protractor/Cypress/Puppeteer
  • Experience with SQL for DB scripting and DB operations
  • Experience with API Automation using any decent tool like SOAP UI.
  • Experience in GitHub, Jenkins and TeamCity
  • Ability to conduct manual testing and Knowledge of Jira
  • Good knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio
  • Experience with Mobile automation using any decent tool like WebdriverIO/ APPIUM
  • Solid Automated testing experience in BDD for building Automated frameworks
  • Proven experience in software/website testing with significant test automation experience
  • Ability to build automation frameworks from scratch and be confident in managing all aspects of the framework
  • Knowledge of Performance/load testing tools
  • Exceptional time management, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience of working with stakeholders, external suppliers and third-party applications
  • Experience in learning business processes related to internally developed applications and websites and developing detailed test plans and scripts based on those processes
  • Exposure to/Working knowledge of the Agile Methodology (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
  • Familiar with disseminating automation skills and experience to the IT Team and the wider business

20. BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience working with Core Java principles, and automated testing tools/frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, and Protractor.
  • Experience developing, testing and/or integrating applications in a DevOps/Continuous Integration/Deployment environment using Jenkins including Cloud deployments
  • Experience in using Maven, Git, Bitbucket and Jenkins and advanced understanding of DB2, Postgres, and SQL.
  • Experience setting up the automation model at an enterprise level for web-based applications, mainframe-based applications and web services.
  • Experience in working with VBScript, C Languages, Groovy and PowerShell Scripting
  • Experience in leading, managing and/or coordinating major software development efforts
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in coordinating multi-component projects
  • Experience in automating a desktop-based application.
  • Experience working with AI test automation tools.
  • Knowledge of Cloud platforms and platform migration.
  • Knowledge on Security Testing
  • Knowledge on Performance Testing
  • Knowledge of the Automation tool, Tricentis
  • Familiarity with Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Strong API and database testing experience
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