As an Application Developer with a focus on Selenium, you will be entrusted with designing, developing, and configuring applications to meet specific business processes and application requirements. Your primary responsibility will be to create robust and efficient software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your expertise and grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the application development space, particularly in the field of test automation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and Development. You will be responsible for designing and building applications that fulfill the requirements of business processes. This includes coding, testing, and deploying new software applications or features.
2. Test Automation. Leverage your expertise in Selenium to design, implement, and execute automated tests to ensure the functionality and quality of applications. This will involve using Selenium to create effective automated test scripts and integrating them into the broader application lifecycle.
3. Collaboration. As a key member of the development team, you will actively participate in team discussions and work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, quality assurance, and other developers, to gather and analyze requirements.
4. Problem Solving and Debugging. Troubleshoot and debug existing software applications to identify and resolve issues. Your expertise in Selenium and automation testing will be crucial in optimizing the application performance and ensuring the applications meet business expectations.
5. Scalability and Performance. You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability and performance of applications by applying best practices in software development. Your role will include identifying potential bottlenecks and optimizing code for better performance.
6. Continuous Learning. Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the software development and testing domain, particularly in test automation and Selenium. This will involve researching new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that can improve the application development and testing process.

Skills and Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

1. Selenium Expertise. Proficiency in Selenium is a key requirement for this role. You should have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and executing automated tests using Selenium WebDriver.
2. Programming Languages. Strong knowledge of programming languages like Java or Python is essential for writing effective and efficient test automation scripts.
3. Test Automation Frameworks. You should have experience in implementing and working with test automation frameworks, particularly those built on Selenium.
4. Version Control Systems. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git is important for managing code and collaborating with other developers.
5. Software Development Principles. A deep understanding of software development principles and methodologies (like Agile and Scrum) is necessary for efficiently managing and delivering projects.

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Advanced Test Automation Knowledge. Any additional experience with test automation frameworks or tools beyond Selenium, such as JUnit, TestNG, or Appium, will be considered a plus.
2. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of test automation within the CI/CD process is beneficial.
3. Database Knowledge. Familiarity with database management and SQL is an asset for performing backend testing of applications.
4. Cloud Technologies. Knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies like AWS or Azure can be advantageous, especially in large-scale application deployments.

Professional Qualities

1. Problem-Solving. You should possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems. The role requires proactive thinking and creative solutions to optimize testing and development processes.
2. Communication Skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for clearly articulating technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
3. Independence. You should be capable of performing tasks independently, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of software solutions while meeting business requirements.
4. Attention to Detail. You must be thorough in your approach to writing clean, concise, and effective code while also being meticulous in testing and debugging applications.

Experience and Education

1. Experience. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Selenium is required. You should have a solid understanding of automation testing and test-driven development (TDD) methodologies.
2. Educational Qualification. You must have a 15 years full-time education, which typically includes a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional certifications in Selenium or test automation will be a bonus.

Why Join Us

1. Impactful Work. The opportunity to work on high-impact software development projects that make a difference in the way business processes are executed.
2. Career Growth. We support and encourage continuous learning and development. You will have access to various resources and opportunities to grow your skills and career within the company.
3. Collaboration. Be part of a team of experts and work closely with diverse professionals in a collaborative environment. We value the exchange of ideas and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and innovation.
4. Competitive Compensation. We offer competitive compensation packages, along with benefits and incentives that align with industry standards.

If you are passionate about test automation and Selenium and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled Application Developer to help us build the next generation of high-quality software applications.