Senior Automation Engineer

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You'll focus primarily on API automation using RestAssured, with supporting UI tests in Selenium—both built in Java using Cucumber and the Screenplay pattern.This role sits at the intersection of reliable testing and cutting-edge innovation.
You'll collaborate with AI-focused teammates building an auto-scripting assistant to help accelerate quality engineering.
Your work will directly impact how fast and confidently we ship software.What You'll DoBuild and maintain robust API test coverage using Java, RestAssured, Cucumber, and Screenplay.Refactor and streamline test utilities into clean, reusable components (Screenplay tasks, page objects, interactions).
Improve test data management strategies, including read-only SQL validations and effective seeding/teardown approaches.Strengthen test stability and execution through better CI practices in Jenkins—including flaky test isolation, retries, and parallelism.Collaborate with our Automation Agent Engineer to review and productionize autoscripted test skeletons.Write clear documentation: test structure, naming conventions, contribution standards, and environment coverage.Work with internal helper libraries and step definitions, improving their clarity and maintainability.What You Bring5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer or SDET, with strong Java development skills.Proven expertise with RestAssured, Selenium, Cucumber, and ideally the Screenplay pattern (Serenity BDD or similar).
Solid grasp of API testing best practices—auth flows, JSON schema validation, headers, and contract testing principles.SQL skills to validate backend data across multiple database engines.Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Jenkins, and strong Git/code review hygiene.It is an asset if you have:Interest or experience in AI-assisted test automation—including reviewing autoscripted code or prompt-aware improvements.Familiarity with tools like Allure/Serenity reporting, WireMock, Testcontainers, or integrating performance smokes into CI.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeOtherJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perform by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Senior Automation Engineer" roles.Senior Software Engineer (Proactive Hiring Pool)Senior Software Engineer Backend - Payments & Architecture (Remote - Argentina)Talent Pool - Senior Software Engineer - LatamSenior Software Engineer (.NET, Angular) - OP01770Senior Software Engineer (.NET, Angular) Team Lead - OP01772Senior Software Engineer (.NET, Angular) - OP01770PMId-Senior Java Software Engineer (Remote - Argentina)Grupo QuintoAndar | Senior Software Engineer - ArgentinaSenior Software Engineer (Java, Python) - OP01834Senior Software Engineer - Payouts IntegrationSenior Software Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, React) - OP01807-OSSenior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu ServerSenior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu ServerSenior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu ServerEmbedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - OptimisationGolang Software Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID37218We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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