Position Overview
As an Automation Engineer at Deltek, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks that ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will play a key role in accelerating delivery cycles by building scalable automation solutions that support our engineering teams in delivering exceptional software to project-based businesses worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or equivalent frameworks
- Write clean, maintainable code in at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#)
- Develop and enhance scripting solutions to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to identify automation opportunities and define test strategies
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to drive resolution
- Maintain and improve existing automation frameworks to increase coverage and efficiency
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in test automation
- Leverage AI-assisted testing tools and intelligent test generation techniques to enhance automation coverage and efficiency
- Utilize AI/ML-based anomaly detection and predictive analytics to proactively identify quality risks in the software delivery pipeline
Required Qualifications
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in test automation engineering
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#)
- Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar tools
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices
- Experience working within CI/CD environments and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools (e.g., Testim, Mabl, Applitools) or experience integrating AI capabilities into test automation workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
- Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments or containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Experience with performance or load testing tools
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification
- Experience using large language models (LLMs) or generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate test script development and documentation
- Understanding of machine learning concepts as applied to test data generation, defect prediction, or intelligent test prioritization
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