**Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)** **Must-Have\*\*** **(Ideally should not be more than 3-5)** Strong programming knowledge in Python Expertise in Selenium WebDriver for web automation Hands-on experience with Robot Framework for test orchestration Experience in developing test cases, test plans, and test scripts Strong understanding of test automation frameworks, BDD/TDD methodologies Familiarity with test result analysis and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) **Good-to-Have** Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured Experience with other automation tools like Playwright or Cypress (optional) Exposure to Docker or Kubernetes for test environment management Experience in performance testing (e.g., JMeter) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Version control using Git **SN** **Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role** Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python, Selenium, and Robot Framework Collaborate with developers and QA team to understand requirements and plan test coverage Execute automated test suites and report findings with detailed logs and documentation Identify, record, document, and track bugs thoroughly Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Continuously improve test coverage, effectiveness, and reliability Provide input on testability of functional elements during requirement and design phases Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous quality improvement