Sr Test Automation Engineer

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr Test Automation Engineer. The Senior Test Automation Engineer will 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.