5-7 years of experience in test automation frameworks design and implementation
Proven track record of enhancing software quality and reducing test cycles
Strong understanding of the testing pyramid and various test types
Experience with SaaS/PaaS applications including Salesforce and ServiceNow
Familiarity with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices
Competency in key automation tools such as Jenkins and Selenium
Responsibilities
Define and implement test automation tools and frameworks
Foster a QA Engineering mindset within the team and projects
Lead QA Analysts to deliver maintainable automated testing solutions
Promote a shift-left approach to QA and its value in projects
Estimate resources and infrastructure for test automation
Embed automated testing within CI/CD pipelines with DevOps
Champion automation and agile practices while managing an automation backlog
Benefits
Opportunities for career advancement within the QA field
Access to professional development resources
Encouragement of innovative testing solutions
Ability to work in a collaborative and agile team environment
Engagement with an active community of QA professionals
Full Job Description
Define, implement and manage test automation tools, frameworks and methodologies promoting an automation-first approach across all Quality Assurance activities.
Foster and promote a QA Engineering approach, uplifting automation capabilities across the QA team as well as within projects and delivery squads.
Define appropriate levels of test automation coverage for new initiatives as well as BAU activities, leading a team of QA Analysts in delivering maintainable and robust automated suites.
Promote and foster a 'shift-left' approach to QA, demonstrating QA value across design and delivery of solutions.
Estimate test automation efforts including resources, licensing and infrastructure required.
Work closely with the DevOps practice to embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster delivery cycles whilst ensuring quality of releases.
Actively manage Test Automation tools to ensure frameworks leverage modern QA practices.
Mentor and guide a team of QA Analysts in delivering test automation work on time and on budget.
Leverage automation tools to generate test data, setup and validate environments.
Be a champion for automation and agile ways-of-working, continuously identifying new automation opportunities, managing an automation backlog.
Conduct peer reviews of development work.
Playing an active role in establishing and maturing the RMIT QA Community of Practice.
Assist the QA Manager for Ad Hoc testing duties.
Job Description
Required Experience
Experience in implementing test automation frameworks, selecting tools and designing the required infrastructure to enable reliable and robust test automation execution.
Experience in delivering test automation work that reduces test cycles, improves quality of releases and significantly uplifts software engineering practices.
Deep understanding of the testing pyramid and relevant types of tests in each part of the pyramid.
Deep understanding of common testing tools and automation toolsets.
Experience in current technologies and SaSS/PaSS Applications like Salesforce, ServiceNow, AEM, Workday, Peoplesoft.
Experience in automation across Unit Testing, System Testing, API, SIT, Performance & Volume.
Good understanding of test automation integration into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps activities.
Foster and promote a QA Engineering approach, uplifting automation capabilities across the QA team as well as within projects and delivery squads.
Define appropriate levels of test automation coverage for new initiatives as well as BAU activities, leading a team of QA Analysts in delivering maintainable and robust automated suites.
Promote and foster a 'shift-left' approach to QA, demonstrating QA value across design and delivery of solutions.
Playing an active role in establishing and maturing the RMIT QA Community of Practice.
