Every company out there is in the software business.Test Automation Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining software quality. They streamline testing processes by leveraging automation, ensuring efficiency and accuracy from test creation to result analysis. Their objective is to ensure seamless and reliable software testing, allowing teams to prioritize the delivery of high-quality automation solutions and products.
Test Automation Engineer Responsibilities
- Provide input for the creation of testing plans.
- Create test cases and scripts for manual and automated testing based on project requirements.
- Design and develop automation scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks.
- Review and verify test cases and scripts for quality standards.
- Create and manage test data to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Execute test cases and scripts per plans, using automation tools. Report and log results accurately.
- Document test results, log defects, and map them to corresponding cases for effective management.
- Retest and track defect fixes to ensure resolution.
- Continuously improve test processes and automation efficiency. Explore new tools, frameworks, and techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate progress, issues, and challenges effectively.
UiPath knowledge and automation skills
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- UiPath Implementation Methodology
- UiPath Platform
- UiPath Studio
- UiPath Orchestrator
- UiPath Data Service
- UiPath Test Manager
- UiPath Studio for Testing
- UiPath Orchestrator: Testing tab
- UiPath Task Capture
Test Automation Engineer Career Path
Knowledge of software development and software testing lifecycle.
- Proficient in applying software testing concepts to the job (unit, integration, systems, acceptance testing, API, mobile, functional, regression, etc.).
- Proficient in using Agile software testing methodologies.
- Proficient in at least one programming language (C#, VB.NET, Python etc.).
- Proficient in using testing tools (Selenium, Appium etc.).
- UiPath Automation Explorer learning plan.
- Test Automation Engineer:Collaborate with experienced automation engineers to develop and execute automated tests.
- Certified Professional Test Automation Engineer:Take ownership of small to medium-sized automation projects, contributing to the refinement of automation strategies.
Learning Journey as a Test Automation Engineer
The Automation Explorer learning plan (6 courses): Essential topics in automation development with UiPath technology.
The Test Automation Engineer Training plan: Designed for honing test automation skills from beginner to intermediate level with UiPath Test Suite.
Test Automation Engineer Professional Certification
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