We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks to support our client's projects and initiatives. This role is pivotal in transitioning testing methodologies to an agile environment while enhancing quality assurance for deliverables. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain automated test scripts using advanced scripting techniques. Report quality issues, manage defects, and maintain a repository of automated regression tests. Initiate test automation activities in alignment with existing organizational structures. Analyze, test, and evaluate user requirements, specifications, and models for testability. Set up test environments and automate test sets. Configure, update, maintain, and deploy test tools. Execute and document tests based on predefined test cases or through exploratory methods. Propose and conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to expand the test framework. Prepare and deliver training sessions to internal stakeholders. Job requirements Test automation expertise: At least 5 years of experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing. Proficiency in Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin. Hands-on experience with Xray and Jira, including their integration into automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of Selenium Grid is a plus. Development & CI/CD Strong Java development skills. Comprehensive understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Domain & methodologies: Experience in manual testing. Banking domain expertise is essential. Familiarity with T24 or Triple A is an advantage. Exposure to both agile and traditional delivery models. Education & certifications: Higher education in Computer Science (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent). ISTQB Foundation certification is essential. Selenium certification is highly preferred. Skills: Excellent communication and planning abilities. Fluency in English, written and verbal. Team player with a customer-focused mindset. Deep understanding of software lifecycle and operational management. Highly motivated to drive initiatives and foster continuous improvement. Open to proposing and implementing innovative solutions. Join us in shaping the future of test automation and quality assurance for our client's projects! As an international IT services company, Halian have worked hard for 20 years to understand the issues that keep our customers awake at night and to create the answers that make their lives a little easier. Our mission - the goal that's shared by everybody at every level - is “to deliver the best people and technology services in order to help Halian's customers do more; faster, better, and more cost-effectively than ever before. We're able to do things differently because we think and act differently - the Halian Way is based on rapid service and speedy results, and at its heart lie five key values: Partnership, Respect, Intelligence, Dedication, and Energy. Halian has offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Dubai, and Qatar, and have more than 500 employees all over EMEA. We work with some of the world's most ambitious and dynamic organisations, such as Public and European Institutions, Finance, Oil and Gas, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, and partner with industry leading hardware and software vendors. When you join Halian, you will help integrate one of our three service lines: Managed Services, Resourcing Services, or Project Services. You are able to deal with a variety of technologies in critical environments, and make a positive contribution to our customers business. In return, Halian will support the development of your career via different programmes already in place. Halian has built a strategy based on confidence with its customers and partners, and it's these strong links that allow Halian to provide you with job offers not often available on the open job market. Each role is a new challenge to take on!