Test Automation Engineer

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels. Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection. Role Overview We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in Python‑based automation frameworks and CI/CD‑driven testing. This role will play a critical part in ensuring product quality across UI, API, and integration layers, while contributing to automation strategy, framework design, and continuous quality improvements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Python . Build and execute automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver for web applications. Implement and maintain test frameworks following best practices such as Page Object Model (POM) using PyTest and/or unitTest . Develop and execute API automation tests to validate backend services and integrations. Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or Azure Pipelines . Manage test execution, defects, and reporting within Azure DevOps (ADO) . Create, maintain, and track test cases using Xray for test management. Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Managers, and DevOps teams to build quality into every stage of the SDLC. Perform code reviews for automation scripts and ensure maintainability and scalability of test assets. Analyze test results, identify root causes, and proactively highlight quality risks. Continuously improve automation coverage, execution speed, and reliability. Required Skills & Experience 6–8 years of experience in QA Automation for web and enterprise applications. Strong hands‑on proficiency in Python for automation development. Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver . Solid understanding and implementation of test framework design patterns (POM, data‑driven, keyword‑driven). Experience with PyTest and/or unitTest . Proven experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure Pipelines). Strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) for test and defect management. Experience using Xray for test case management and traceability. Proficiency with Git and version control best practices. Hands‑on experience in API testing (RESTful services). Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Preferred / Nice to Have Exposure to AI‑assisted automation tools , with Cursor.ai experience strongly preferred . Experience using AI to accelerate test creation, refactoring, or defect analysis. Prior experience in SaaS or product‑based organizations. Understanding of performance, security, or reliability testing concepts. What We Offer Opportunity to work on high‑impact, enterprise‑scale products A strong engineering culture focused on automation, quality, and innovation Collaboration with global teams Competitive compensation and benefits Long‑term growth and leadership opportunities within QA and Engineering Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.