Mgr - IT QA Test Engineering

Genuine Parts Company • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

SUMMARY: The IT QA Test Engineering Manager oversees the activity of the Quality Assurance department and staff. The role develops, implements, and maintains all test automation for the organization's products and/or development processes. You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. JOB DUTIES Provides hands-on leadership to a team of test automation professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of all automated tests and test pipelines. Works with cross-departmental IT teams to deliver high quality products on schedule and within budget. Provides high-level input as to the direction of manual and automated testing, and develops prioritized action test plans for Motion applications. Participates in interviews, hiring, training and performance evaluation of all QA Analysts. Gathers and presents test automation metrics and testing activities to key stakeholders. Utilizes objective measures to identify improvement opportunities in test processes, team and tester efficiencies, and quality of deliverables. Works with Application Development managers and developers, product owners, and business owners to understand system logic and application behavior. Reviews Agile stories and acceptance criteria to ensure they are clearly defined and testable. Keeps abreast of emerging technology and trends. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of experience in IT. Master's degree is a plus. Three (3) or more years of proven experience leading a team of SDETs / Test Automation Engineers Three (3) or more years of demonstrated ability using Selenium, webdriver.io, Postman, JaxRS, Appium, Cucumber, Cypress, or other test automation tools and frameworks. Five (5) or more years of demonstrated ability writing code in Java and/or JavaScript KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, work environment. Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies (waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Hybrid Agile, etc) Knowledge of modern test methodologies and drive to learn. Demonstrated success as a team lead or in a prior IT management role. Excellent knowledge of risk management, risk identification and risk-based testing. Proficiency with VersionOne is desirable Proficiency with VersionOne is desirable Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution Strong leadership skills; able to empower and mentor engineers with different levels of experience Working knowledge of test automation tools and processes a plus. Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes Excellent multi-functional communication and influencing skills Solid contributions as an Individual contributor while also managing people PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: ISTQB Certification Foundation Level (CTFL) certification preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of experience in IT.
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience leading a team of SDETs / Test Automation Engineers
• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated ability using Selenium, webdriver.io, Postman, JaxRS, Appium, Cucumber, Cypress, or other test automation tools and frameworks.
• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated ability writing code in Java and/or JavaScript
• Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, work environment.
• Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies (waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Hybrid Agile, etc)
• Knowledge of modern test methodologies and drive to learn.
• Demonstrated success as a team lead or in a prior IT management role.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management, risk identification and risk-based testing.
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
• Strong leadership skills; able to empower and mentor engineers with different levels of experience
• Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes
• Excellent multi-functional communication and influencing skills
• Solid contributions as an Individual contributor while also managing people
• You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency with VersionOne is desirable
• Proficiency with VersionOne is desirable
• Working knowledge of test automation tools and processes a plus.
• ISTQB Certification Foundation Level (CTFL) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on leadership to a team of test automation professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of all automated tests and test pipelines.
• Works with cross-departmental IT teams to deliver high quality products on schedule and within budget.
• Provides high-level input as to the direction of manual and automated testing, and develops prioritized action test plans for Motion applications.
• Participates in interviews, hiring, training and performance evaluation of all QA Analysts.
• Gathers and presents test automation metrics and testing activities to key stakeholders.
• Utilizes objective measures to identify improvement opportunities in test processes, team and tester efficiencies, and quality of deliverables.
• Works with Application Development managers and developers, product owners, and business owners to understand system logic and application behavior.
• Reviews Agile stories and acceptance criteria to ensure they are clearly defined and testable.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technology and trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees