Junior Software Application Development Engineer in Chennai

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television, while also maintaining a strong global presence in India with offices in Bangalore and Chennai that support technology, product, and business operations initiatives. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. TEGNA is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role will focus on building and maintaining robust automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing, automation frameworks, and modern QA practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web and API testing. Execute manual testing activities, including test case design, test execution, and defect reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test strategies and plans. Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and automation best practices. Identify and prioritize opportunities for test automation, improving overall QA efficiency. Investigate and debug test failures, working closely with developers to resolve issues quickly. Analyze test results and communicate findings to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Support and mentor junior team members on automation best practices and testing methodologies. Continuously enhance testing processes, tools, and frameworks to improve test coverage and efficiency. What Y

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