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.
What you will do:- 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.
What you will bring:- 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.
What will set you apart:
- 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.
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.
What we offer youWe offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range$105,700.00 - $149,275.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
