Test Automation Engineering Specialist (3-7 Years of experience in Automotive, Connected Services, Telematics, or Software Defined Vehicle - Test Automation)
Stellantis • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
**Role & seniority: ** Test Automation Engineering Specialist (mid-level; 4+ years test automation)
**Stack/tools: **
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Languages: Java and/or Python
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Testing/frameworks: Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, TestNG, Maven
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Automation scope: Web, Mobile, API, Integration, End-to-End validation
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CI/CD & tooling: TeamCity, GitHub Actions (and pipelines), Git
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Other (preferred): CAN/CAN-FD/LIN, Automotive Ethernet, MQTT; CANoe/CANalyzer/vTESTstudio; AWS
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Design/develop/maintain automated test frameworks, suites, and reusable automation libraries/utilities
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Build and run end-to-end automation across Web/Mobile/API/Integration and multiple environments (cloud, vehicle, bench, simulator)
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Integrate automation into CI/CD (TeamCity/GitHub Actions), investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, improve reliability
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Must-have skills:
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Strong Java and/or Python development
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Hands-on Selenium/Appium/REST Assured/TestNG/Maven
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Experience with API, Mobile, and Web automation
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Practical knowledge of Git + CI/CD pipelines and Agile/DevOps practices
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Strong debugging/problem-solving
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Nice-to-haves:
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Automotive/Connected Services/Telematics/SDV experience
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Vehicle launch validation and end-to-end customer journey testing
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HIL/benches/simulators/virtual vehicle validation; onboard/offboard validation
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CAN ecosystem and **CANoe/CANalyzer/vTESTstudi
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Full Description
About the Role The Connected Services Test Automation (CSTA) team is looking for a passionate Test Automation Engineering Specialist to help deliver high-quality Connected Services experiences across vehicle, cloud, backend, mobile, and web ecosystems. In this role, you will develop and maintain automation solutions supporting end-to-end customer journeys across Connected Services platforms while contributing to vehicle launch readiness, quality engineering modernization, and AI-enabled automation initiatives.
About Our Team We are a globally distributed automation engineering organization responsible for validating customer experiences spanning mobile applications, backend services, cloud platforms, vehicle systems, benches, simulators, and production vehicles. Our team is transforming quality engineering through extensive use of AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, GitHub Copilot, cloud-native testing, and modern CI/CD practices. We value innovation, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration across global teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites.
- Build automation solutions for Web, Mobile, API, Integration, and End-to-End validation.
- Integrate automated testing into TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Support validation across cloud, vehicle, bench, and simulator environments.
- Investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, and improve automation reliability.
- Develop reusable automation libraries, utilities, dashboards, and engineering tools.
- Support vehicle launch validation and release readiness activities.
- Collaborate with Development, Product, Quality and Validation teams.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline. Minimum 4 years of software test automation experience. Strong Java and/or Python programming skills. Hands-on experience with Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, API Automation ,TestNG, and Maven. Experience with API, Mobile, Web Automation. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms. Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Automotive, Connected Services, Telematics, or Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) experience. Experience with vehicle launch validation and end-to-end customer journey testing. Experience with onboard/offboard validation, HIL environments, benches, simulators, or virtual vehicles. Knowledge of CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and MQTT. Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio or similar tools. Experience with AWS cloud environments supporting automation execution and orchestration. Exposure to AI-assisted testing and automation modernization initiatives.
What Makes This Role Exciting This is more than a traditional test automation role. It is an opportunity to
- Work on cutting-edge Connected Services and Software Defined Vehicle technologies.
- Leverage GitHub Copilot, and AI-powered automation tools and solutions.
- Build reusable frameworks, engineering solutions, dashboards, and automation solutions used by teams globally.
- Collaborate with teams across North America, Europe, South America, and India.
- Contribute to major vehicle launches and connected services programs.
- Accelerate your growth in cloud, automation, software engineering, and automotive technologies.
- Make a measurable impact on products used by millions of customers worldwide.
- Contribute to the evolution of next-generation quality engineering practices.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
