Lead Engineer Automation Quality

About the role

The Lead Engineer Automation Quality will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and complex automation frameworks and test strategies. This role will provide subject matter expertise for quality automation engineers, guide automation initiatives for complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders and DevOps teams, and support continuous improvement in automation processes, tools, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated test strategies and frameworks.
• Lead automation and build automation strategies for a team of test and quality automation engineers.
• Define and enforce best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
• Lead assessment of automation tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define test automation goals and objectives.
• Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, working with DevOps teams to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement of test automation processes, tools, and standards.
• Lead innovation efforts, including AI.
• Design, develop, document, and deliver training materials on automation tools and frameworks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for quality automation engineers and provide guidance, direction, and prioritization of work for the team.
• Perform manual testing when needed.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of testing experience, including 4 to 5 years of automation testing experience or equivalent automation training.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring test automation teams.
• Strong experience with Java programming language, including core concepts.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Excellent experience with API automation using Karate.
• Excellent experience with UI automation using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java programming language.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with performance testing tools, such as JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Experience in an AWS cloud environment.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.