Lead Engineer Automation Quality
About The Position
The Lead Engineer Automation Quality will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for leading the design and development of robust, scalable, and highly complex test automation frameworks. This role will lead automation initiatives for complex projects, establish automation best practices and standards, mentor quality automation engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD processes. Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
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 core Java programming concepts and expert-level proficiency in Java.
- Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.
- Excellent API automation experience using Karate.
- Excellent UI automation experience using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- 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, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated test strategies and frameworks.
- Lead a team of test and quality automation engineers, providing direction on automation and build automation strategies.
- Define and enforce best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
- Lead assessments of automation tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define test automation goals and objectives.
- Partner with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD processes.
- 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 and document training materials and provide training 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
