Lead Automation Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Automation Engineer with deep IT experience in test automation and QA leadership. This role involves working as an embedded QA within the development team from early design through release, identifying and tracking defects, developing and managing test data, and performing both manual and automated testing to ensure product reliability and performance. The Lead Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders for early issue detection and resolution, coach team members on quality best practices, and drive continuous improvements in testing processes and product quality. This is an onsite role in Green Bay, WI.
Requirements
- 10+ years of overall IT experience
- Coding experience in Java or Python
- Highly experienced with automation of API and web/mobile apps across platforms
- Web service automation experience
- Excellent handle on UI automation using Page Objects & Domain Driven design
- Relational database experience and NoSQL DB exposure
- Continuous integration experience with systems like Jenkins, Circle CI or Gitlab pipelines
- Good understanding of the latest trends in Automation and Continuous testing
- Experience with ticket tracking systems, Agile workflows and testing systems such as Jira
- Extensive knowledge in creating test plans for complex software and integration projects
- Familiar with the testing pyramid and how to achieve an ideal mix of testing granularity
- Review, Analyze & Document bugs/issues accurately and clearly
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to identify and prioritize risk areas and focus on testing those areas
- Highly organized and detail-oriented team player that works well in collaborative situations
- Experience and desire to work in a Global Delivery Model
- Have a product development spirit while being resourceful, proactive and aggressive
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or logistics domain
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps QA integration
- Experience with incorporating Gherkin language and BDD into manifold automation framework
- Exposure to Springboot web services and basic understanding of Kubernetes
Responsibilities
- Work as an embedded QA within the development team from early design through release
- Identify, log, and track defects clearly and precisely
- Develop and manage test data for a wide range of scenarios
- Perform both manual and automated testing to maintain product reliability and performance
- Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders for early issue detection and resolution
- Coach team members on quality best practices
- Stay responsive and adaptable to changing project needs and timelines
- Drive continuous improvements in testing processes and product quality
- Lead the team and collaborate with development teams to advocate the test patterns and guide them
- Communicate & challenge status quo to help align client to test automation goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
