Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (Python) with 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in software testing, automation frameworks, and a quality-driven mindset.

About SmartQ:

We are a leading B2B Food-Tech company built on 4 pillars-great people, great food, great experience, and greater good. Solving complex business problems with our heart and analysing possible solutions with our mind lie in our DNA. We are on the perpetual route of serving our clients wholeheartedly. Armed with the stability of an MNC and the agility of a start-up, we have spread across 19 countries, having collaborated and executed successfully with 600 clients. We have grown from strength to strength with a blend of exuberant youth and exceptional experience. Bengaluru being our headquarters is known as the innovation hub and we have grown up to be the global leader in the institutional food tech space. We were recently acquired by the world's largest foodservice company – Compass group which has an annual turnover of 20 billion USD.

To know more about the 5 key pillars that surround our culture check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ page. You will be amazed to be a part of our growth story -

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Python
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using tools like PyTest / Robot Framework / Selenium
• Execute automated and manual test cases for web and API applications
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and test scope
• Identify, log, track, and retest defects using defect tracking tools
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or automated API frameworks
• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure test coverage, reliability, and maintainability of test suites
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in QA automation using Python
• Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Hands-on experience with PyTest / Unittest / Robot Framework
• Solid understanding of software testing concepts , SDLC & STLC
• Experience in API testing (REST APIs)
• Knowledge of Git or any version control system
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Strong analytical and debugging skills

Good to Have

• Experience with BDD frameworks (Behave, Cucumber)
• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, Locust)
• Experience testing cloud-based or microservices architectures
• Knowledge of Docker or container-based testing
• ISTQB or similar QA certifications

Message from CEO:

We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of 'Capturing Hearts.' We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place.