Senior Automation Engineer (Java + Selenium) -AI

Overview WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work ® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA. WELCOME TO SITA’S AIRCRAFT BUSINESS UNIT SITA's Aircraft Business Unit makes flight operations, air traffic management and aircraft maintenance more sustainable and efficient by enabling collaboration between people and organizations in the air transport industry through: •Communication – connecting aircraft and people around the world.•Data & Platform - Turning aircraft data into valuable insight for the entire industry.•Applications – Empowering the industry with user-friendly tools that make flight operations more sustainable and efficient. Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA. ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM •Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases following the instruction from European Quality Insurance•Design and implement automated testing strategies to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.•Conduct thorough regression testing to ensure minimal defects in production.•Collaborate with European development teams to identify and resolve issues swiftly.•Analyze project requirements to develop comprehensive testing strategies.•Execute performance and load tests to identify potential bottlenecks.•Monitor and report on quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement.•Lead bug triage sessions, prioritizing issues based on project timelines and impact.•Ensure formal documentation of the features with the support of the team.•Collaborate with the Manager Test and European Quality Insurance to ensure the best product quality. Qualifications Key Responsibilities Enhance and support automation frameworks with a focus on stability, scalability, and long-term maintainability Identify, prioritize, and reduce automation technical debt Design and implement end-to-end automation covering front-end and back-end flows, with emphasis on critical user journeys and high-risk business flows Build and maintain smoke automation suites to reduce manual effort during release validations Ensure automation stability and readiness across Development, Testing, Staging, Pre-Production, and Production environments Collaborate closely with Development, QA, Product Owners, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment Contribute to automation planning, standards definition, and best practices Perform automation code reviews, providing constructive and actionable feedback to peers Demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset by taking ownership of tasks, guiding discussions within the project team, and driving solutions to automation and quality challenges Must-Have Skills Strong hands-on experience in Java and Java-based automation frameworks Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver based automation testing, including frameworks like TestNG and Cucumber, and integration with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo. Good working knowledge of SQL / MySQL for test data creation, validation, and troubleshooting Hands-on experience with REST API tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar Hands-on experience in REST API automation and backend validations Solid understanding of front-end and back-end interactions and system workflows Experience in regression testing and ongoing test suite maintenance Experience using logging and monitoring tools such as Kibana, New Relic, or similar Exposure to C++, Qt, JavaScript, or Angular (from a testing perspective) Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools to improve automation scripting, test design, and productivity Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams across distributed/geographical locations Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field Nice-to-Have Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategies Advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills for automation tests and frameworks Experience testing large-scale, integrated, or domain-driven systems (e.g., aviation or similar complex platforms) WHAT WE OFFER: SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer: 🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs). ⏰ Flex Day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office to beat rush hours or leave earlier for personal commitments. We encourage open communication with your manager about your needs and routine. 🌎 Flex-Location: Enjoy up to 30 workdays of benefits, anywhere in the world! 🌿 Employee Wellbeing : Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by SITA, a yearly free service offering practical advice in various aspects of your life. 🚀 Professional Development: Enhance your skills with our training platforms, inclusive of LinkedIn Learning! 🙌🏽 Competitive Benefits : Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status. SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.