Job Description – Automation Engineer Intern (Quality Engineering) Role: Automation Engineer Intern – Quality Engineering Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Engineer Intern. The intern will support the design, development, and execution of automated test solutions to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance. This role offers hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, and modern software development practices. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications. • Assist in creating and enhancing test automation frameworks and reusable test components. • Analyze functional requirements and prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data. • Perform functional, regression, integration, and smoke testing. • Identify, document, track, and verify software defects. • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA engineers to ensure high-quality software delivery. • Participate in CI/CD pipeline integration and automated test execution. • Generate test execution reports and communicate testing status to stakeholders. • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Engineering practice. Required Skills • Basic knowledge of software testing concepts and SDLC/STLC. • Understanding of automation testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar. • Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. • Basic knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured. • Understanding of databases and SQL queries. • Knowledge of version control systems such as Git. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Skills • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter is an added advantage. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is beneficial. Educational Qualification • Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Competency / Practice Quality Engineering (QE) → Test Automation / Automation Engineering Learning Opportunities • Hands-on experience in automation testing and quality engineering practices. • Exposure to enterprise applications, automation frameworks, and CI/CD processes. • Mentorship from experienced Quality Engineers and Automation Architects. • Opportunity to contribute to real-world software quality initiatives.