This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining new and existing automation frameworks.  Collaborate with developers, analysts, and functional Quality Engineer (QE) teammates on evaluating test cases for inclusion in test regression, coverage, and automation.  Serves as a key player in implementing new functionality, as well as the development of tools to better enable automation efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and executes test automation scripts for complex systems in a rapid, agile environment.
• Plans with stakeholders and project teams, establishing test coverage goals, strategies, and approaches for automation projects.
• Participates with developers/SDs in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality software development practices.
• Collaborates with QEs in product quality evaluation through reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing test results from developed scripts.
• Contributes to an evolving strategy that defines best automation practices for tools, processes, methodologies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and implement testing processes and practice improvements with the goal of reducing manual test cycles.
• Assesses and adapts test approach to improve automation efficiencies.
• Mentors QE teammates to grow their understanding of automation and technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Three to five years of professional experience with software development and test automation is required.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestIM, Playwright) is required.
• Prior experience working in the human resources or payroll industries is preferred.
• No licenses or certifications are required.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, Java, Python)
• Familiarity with different types of automated testing (e.g., Functional, Behavior Driven, Integration, Contract, End-to-End).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of web, API, and SQL technologies.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with the following: Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Git, and Agile methodology.
• Understanding of version control systems for collaboration.