Senior Test Automation Engineer, Salesforce, Cypress

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. Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of a Cypress.io automation framework for Salesforce applications, Experience Cloud, integrated web applications, and critical end-to-end business processes .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Cypress.io automation frameworks for Salesforce applications, with a strong focus on CI/CD integration, quality metrics, and risk-based testing strategies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance testability and ensure high-quality software delivery.

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Cypress.io Automation Framework DevelopmentSalesforce Testing ExperienceCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationREST and GraphQL API TestingAgile/Scrum Quality Strategies

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Hard Skills

Cypress.ioJavaScriptTypeScriptAPI TestingAutomation Framework DesignTest AutomationVersion ControlDebuggingTest Code PracticesQuality Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingCommunicationMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHubBitbucketJenkinsAzure DevOpsJiraXrayConfluenceCypress CloudPostmanSoapUI

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce AdministratorPlatform App BuilderPlatform Developer ICypress CertificationTest Automation Certification

Industry Keywords

SalesforceQuality EngineeringTest AutomationAgileRisk-Based Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCypressGraphQLJavaScriptJenkinsJestSeleniumTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of a Cypress.io automation framework for Salesforce applications, Experience Cloud, integrated web applications, and critical end-to-end business processes
Define automation architecture, coding standards, repository structure, reusable commands, fixtures, test-data patterns, environment configuration, tagging, and reporting conventions
Develop and maintain smoke, regression, integration, end-to-end, API, and selected component-testing suites
Create an automation roadmap prioritizing high-risk, high-volume, and business-critical Salesforce journeys
Design resilient automation for dynamic Lightning DOM behavior, asynchronous processing, authentication, role-based access, data dependencies, integrations, and multi-environment execution
Integrate Cypress execution into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows
Establish test observability and quality metrics, and use insights for continuous improvement
Build secure, repeatable test-data and credential-management practices
Perform exploratory, functional, integration, regression, and release-readiness testing when automation is unavailable or human judgment is needed
Partner with product owners, business analysts, architects, developers, and administrators to strengthen testability and acceptance criteria
Troubleshoot failed tests and application defects, document evidence, and collaborate on resolution
Review automation code, mentor quality engineers and developers, and promote production-quality test practices
Evaluate Cypress capabilities, plugins, Cypress Cloud, and AI-assisted test authoring
Contribute to QA governance, release management, Agile ceremonies, test planning, risk reviews, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of software quality engineering and test automation experience
3+ years testing Salesforce solutions in complex enterprise environments
Advanced hands-on experience with Cypress.io automation using JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience designing or materially scaling automation frameworks
Strong Salesforce testing experience across Lightning Experience and Salesforce clouds or platform technologies
Experience with REST and GraphQL API testing
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and source-control workflows
Experience with GitHub, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools
Experience with Jira, Xray, Confluence, or equivalent tools
Experience developing quality strategies, risk-based test plans, automation backlogs, traceability, and quality reporting in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience diagnosing flaky tests, improving suite performance, handling parallel execution, and maintaining automation across multiple environments
Expert analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong software engineering fundamentals, version control, code review, debugging, documentation, and maintainable test-code practices
Ability to translate business processes and technical architecture into risk-based automated test coverage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership through influence, mentorship, collaboration, and ownership
Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively
Preferred: Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer I, or relevant Salesforce Consultant certification
Preferred: Cypress certification, recognized test automation certification, or equivalent deep Cypress expertise
Preferred: Cypress Cloud, Okta or SSO authentication, accessibility testing, performance testing, AI-assisted test generation, Postman, SoapUI, Selenium, Playwright, Jest, and automation portfolio modernization experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing professional development
Technical learning
Salesforce certification opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits
Remote work arrangement in India