Job Description6 Month Contract Opportunity - Automation Engineer - Hybrid Role - ASAP start - Must be Sydney basedWorking with a client of ours in Sydney, they are on the lookout for an automation engineer to join their team on a 6 month contract basis. The role will involve both functional and automation testing and they are looking for someone to join their team as soon as possible.ResponsibilitiesComprehend the test plan, test scope, and test strategy to ensure full understanding.Develop detailed test cases that cover all aspects of the software, including positive and negative scenarios, boundary conditions, and edge cases.Maintain detailed test execution logs, documenting the outcome of each test case, including pass / fail results, actual outcomes, and any discrepancies.Generate defect reports, including reproduction steps, severity, and priority, to facilitate quick issue resolution by the development team.Maintain regression test suites to ensure the stability and consistency of the software across multiple releases.Design and build web automation frameworks from the ground up, with modern technologies like Playwright, TypeScript, and WebDriverIO.Develop API automation frameworks for SOAP, and GraphQL services.Work closely with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines.Implement CI / CD automation strategies using tools like CircleCI to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.Create clear, concise documentation for automation frameworks and testing processes.RequirementsOver 5 years of experience in technical or test automation engineering roles.Strong background in web automation frameworks from scratch using technologies such as Playwright, WebDriverIO, TypeScript.Extensive experience in API testing and automation, covering SOAP, REST, and GraphQL.Practical knowledge of CI / CD tools like CircleCI and Bitbucket Pipelines.Proficiency with API testing tools like ReadyAPI and Postman.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work within cross-functional teams.Candidates must be based in Sydney and hold full working rights. If you are interested please apply with your latest resume and we will be in touch with you to discuss the opportunity further.#J-18808-Ljbffr