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# Automation Test Engineer

- **Company:** Select Minds LLC
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $108,160.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, BigQuery, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Testng, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, Spring Cloud, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=df72673ef2ef2910

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a high-performing Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Selenium, Java, API automation, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves testing cloud-native, microservices-based applications in an Agile environment with a strong focus on automation, continuous testing, and quality engineering., * 5+ years of experience in Automation Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles.

 * Strong programming skills in Java.
 * Hands-on experience with:
 * Selenium WebDriver
 * TestNG
 * Cucumber (BDD)
 * Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
 * Strong API testing experience using REST Assured and Postman.
 * Experience validating RESTful services and microservices.
 * Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
 * Experience with Git and Jenkins for CI/CD integration.
 * Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:
 * BigQuery
 * Cloud Storage
 * Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
 * Experience testing cloud-native applications.
 * Strong SQL skills for backend and data validation.
 * Excellent debugging, defect analysis, and root cause analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in Financial Services or Payments domain.
 * Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Exposure to Shift Left Testing and Continuous Testing practices.
 * Familiarity with Jira and test management tools.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber.
 * Develop automated UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites.
 * Validate backend data using SQL queries.
 * Perform API automation using REST Assured and Postman.
 * Test cloud-native applications deployed on GCP.
 * Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git.
 * Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
 * Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements.
 * Support continuous testing and release readiness for enterprise applications.


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