Sr Test Automation Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 90,000.00 - 148,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

HVAC
SAP
Web Applications
Microservices
Adaptability
Fluency
Innovation
Endevor
Integration Testing
AngularJS
React.js
.NET
Test Suites
Evaluation
Manual Testing
Acceptance Testing
MVP
GitHub
Jenkins
Risk-based Testing
Business Process
User Stories
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
Documentation
Defect Tracking
Mentorship
Quality Assurance
Computer Science
UI
API
TestNG
Cucumber
Gradle
Scripting
Python
Java
JavaScript
Automated Testing
Cypress
Oracle ERP
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
RESTful
POSTMAN
Test Cases
TestRail
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Test Plans
Version Control
Git
Sales Automation
Selenium
XPath
Salesforce.com
DOM
Oracle
Oracle Cloud
Oracle EBS
Workflow
Testing
TestComplete
UFT
Tosca
Performance Testing
Apache JMeter
Security QA
Agile
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
ISTQB
Software Testing
Health Insurance
Insurance
Life Insurance
SAP BASIS
Law

Job Details

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr Test Automation Engineer. The Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the design and execution of scalable automation strategies across both enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle, SAP) and custom-built applications (e.g., internal web apps, APIs, microservices). This role is critical to driving product quality by building adaptable frameworks, contributing to automation governance, and ensuring seamless CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate brings a quality-first mindset, is fluent in modern tools and frameworks, and can navigate the unique challenges of both commercial and homegrown solutions. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

Test Automation Development:
  • Design and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing across both commercial platforms (Salesforce, Oracle) and custom applications (e.g., Angular/React, .NET/Java-based systems)
  • Build modular, reusable test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Karate, or similar- tailored to the architecture under test
  • Ensure test automation is seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
  • Own the evaluation and selection of automation frameworks and testing platforms in alignment with business needs

Manual Testing Support:
  • Conduct manual testing for workflows or applications that are not suitable for automation due to complexity or tooling limitations
  • Support validation of features during discovery, UAT, or MVP phases, particularly in fast-evolving product areas

CI/CD & DevOps Integration:
  • Integrate automation frameworks into enterprise CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for all application types
  • Collaborate with platform teams and internal dev squads to ensure test coverage and release readiness across diverse systems

Quality Engineering & Validation:
  • Define automation strategies for complex workflows in both packaged enterprise solutions and bespoke internal applications
  • Perform risk-based test design based on architectural review and business process complexity, irrespective of the application type
  • Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to validate user stories
  • Investigate, document, and triage defects, ensuring root cause analysis and timely resolution

Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across QA, development, product, and support
  • Maintain clear documentation of test cases, plans, results, and defect tracking logs
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation best practices across projects

What's in it for you:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of test automation experience
  • 6 - 8 years of hands-on experience in UI and API automation (using Selenium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber, Gradle, Cypress, Karate etc.)
  • Proficiency in automation scripting using Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
  • Experience testing Salesforce, Oracle ERP/CRM, or other enterprise platforms
  • Familiarity with REST API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured
  • Proficient with test case management (e.g., TestRail, Azure DevOps Test Plans) and version control tools (e.g., Git).Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Salesforce automation strategies (e.g., Provar, Selenium with XPath locators for Salesforce DOM)
  • Oracle testing experience (e.g., Oracle Cloud apps, Oracle EBS workflows)
  • Experience with enterprise testing tools such as TestComplete, UFT, or Tricentis Tosca
  • Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter), and security testing concepts
  • Experience working in agile environments with strong CI/CD practices
  • ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
  • Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
  • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
  • Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $148,000 (+ 10-15% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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