Desktop Automation Engineer

TechDigital

Oakland, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Engineering, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Build Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Desktop Environments, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Git, GitHub, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Internet Application, Java, Maven, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Reporting Dashboards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Selenium, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Test Automation, Test Tools
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Desktop Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Python (for desktop application automation), and modern CI/CD practices. The candidate will be responsible for automating desktop and web-based applications, improving test automation frameworks, and integrating automation pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop automation solutions for Desktop Application
Design and develop automation solutions for Desktop Application Web applications
Build and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Karate
Develop desktop automation scripts using Python
Create and manage build and dependency workflows using Maven
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and development teams to integrate automation into delivery pipelines
Identify and automate repetitive manual processes to improve efficiency
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automation scripts and frameworks
Maintain version-controlled automation code using GitHub
Create documentation and standardize automation practices
Required Skills
Strong experience in Python for desktop automation (e.g., PyAutoGUI, Pywinauto, or similar)
Strong proficiency in Java programming
Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for web automation
Experience in Karate framework for API and automation testing
Experience with Maven for build management
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Solid understanding of automation frameworks and design patterns
Experience working with Git/GitHub for version control
Ability to work in Windows-based desktop environments

Good to Have Skills
Knowledge of API testing and integration automation
Experience with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) frameworks
Exposure to test reporting tools and dashboards
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience with cross-platform automation
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of relevant experience in automation engineering

Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly
Attention to detail and quality focus.

About the Company

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TechDigital

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified