Automation Engineer Senior Analyst - Cigna Healthcare

The Position: We are seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer with proven hands-on experience in testing desktop application and web applications using Selenium . The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in test automation and a deep understanding of testing practices. While automation skills are essential, the core expertise must be in Automation. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the stability and quality of our Automation using selenium and AccelQ, while also driving automation practices across the testing lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for desktop and web applications using Selenium and AccelQ. Coordinate with multiple team for web/desktop testing and environment setup. Good experience on database, building new scripts or reusing existing queries. Execute Integration Testing across diverse platforms. Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to ensure seamless deployment and integrate into data base. Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage. Perform functional, regression, integration and system testing Analyse business and technical requirements to define test strategy Product understanding and creating test automation scripts for In-sprint & regression testing using selenium, AccelQ Creating and executing test scripts in test management tool and reporting bugs Determine priority for test cases and create effective execution plans with maximum coverage Participate in PI & Sprint planning and other Agile ceremonies Track & report automation progress as per PI plan Develop skills in new automation tools to improve the automation penetration Contribute towards implementation of new ideas & solutions Adheres to the organization's Quality Engineering best practices and help to drive changes to achieve more efficiency Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into pipelines Identify & Support Automation and DevOps opportunities; looking at efficiencies in ‘In Sprint’ Automation as well as Regression as we develop our CI/CD pipelines Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline and at least five or more years’ experience in a system quality environment, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 6 - 8 Yrs. experience in Software QA & automation Testing and knowledge in programming languages (JAVAand SQL.) Proven expertise in web app automation and cross-platform testing. Experience in CI/CD integration for automated test execution. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Broad knowledge of the Software Delivery Lifecycle with specific expertise of Software Testing Excellent defect management and test documentation skills Proven experience with desktop automation frameworks and tools Knowledge of the Health Insurance Industry Proven experience of working within an Agile environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Comfortable working independently, leading a team or as part of a team Demonstrate accuracy and possess a keen eye for detail Strong interest in personal development Desirable Skills and Experience Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Expert in web application, desktop application sand integration testing. Familiarity with test management tool like JIRA, Zephyr. Understanding of DevOps principles in testing environments. Knowledge of relational databases using SQL queries, file handling. Selenium/UFT/AccelQ skills. About The Cigna Group Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.