Sr. Automation Engineer

American IT Systems•Portland, OR

6d•$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This full-time role involves architecting and enhancing automation frameworks, integrating with CI/CD systems, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework, along with a strong understanding of QNX and Android platforms.

Requirements

6-10 years of automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest.
Practical experience with Robot Framework - keywords, resources, variables, and test structure.
Ability to work with large keyword repositories (1000+ keywords).
Experience in QNX and Android platform development/testing.
Experience with Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation.
Strong understanding of modular test design, page-object/page-keyword patterns, and automation maintainability.
Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
Capable of performing migration activities from RF-based tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.
Advanced proficiency in QNX Hypervisor, Linux internals, Android infrastructure, hardware interfaces (GPIO/GMSL/PCI), Python, Pytest, UI automation, and Robot Framework.
Practical experience with code analysis/coverage, Grafana dashboards, Docker/virtualized environments, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitLab-Runner), API testing/debugging.
Limited experience with JAMA/Jira.
Strong general software debugging skills.

Responsibilities

Architect and enhance automation frameworks using Python/Pytest.
Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python-based executions.
Build wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
Optimize hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets.
Integrate framework components with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, RF, and device tools.
Mentor junior engineers and enforce automation design and coding standards.