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Job Title: Software Automation Test Engineer Employment Type: Contract Experience: 5+ Years Work Mode: Remote Contract Duration: Minimum 1-year project-based contract (extendable) Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only About The Role We are looking for an experienced Software Automation Test Engineer to join our QA team on a contract basis for an upcoming long-term project. The ideal candidate should have robust expertise in automation testing for web applications, APIs, and enterprise solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through robust automation practices. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks. - Develop and execute automated test scripts for web and API applications. - Perform functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and integration testing. - Validate REST APIs using Postman and automation tools. - Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for resolution. - Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation. - Track and manage defects using Azure DevOps or Jira. - Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. - Continuously improve automation coverage and testing efficiency. - Support CI/CD and quality assurance best practices. Required Technical Skills - Selenium - Playwright - Cypress - Tosca - Postman - REST API Testing - Azure DevOps - Jira - Agile/Scrum Methodology Preferred Skills - Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C# - SQL - Git - CI/CD Pipelines - Automation Framework Development - Mobile Automation Testing (preferred) Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Test Automation. - Strong experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks. - Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. - Ability to wo .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.