Implements and oversees the test automation approach (working with all squads within the POD) to deliver the Test Automation Strategy including CICD, nonfunctional testing - performance, security engineering, compatibility, accessibility testing
Drives out improvements and innovation around tooling, frameworks and approaches working on shift left first principles and the automation pyramid
Able to work constructively with other POD leads and Squad leads to ensure the best value is being driven through the automation approach and that the approach is consistent with other PODs where beneficial
Works with the POD leads and the business/POs to ensure there is a holistic and consistent approach to Quality (through RCA, metrics, code quality, (defect) stage containment) and ensures cross communication and collaboration on QA best practices, risks and open issues across other PODs
Leads and federates the overall test approach to the Squads - built-in quality, metrics, methods and tools
Leads process improvement initiatives focus on Quality, Velocity and Efficiency (agreed across the POD) e.g closer alignment to business acceptance, operations etc
Ensure consistency across all squads in line with POD strategy/maturity/priorities/global approach - undertaking quality reviews and deep dives to ensure there is a consistent approach
Input into PI planning, and subsequent resourcing planning - including skills profiling and identify training requirements for POD members
Identify supplier training requirements and feed into global KPI and supplier measures
Provides timely reports with qualitative and quantitative analysis of test coverage, defect trends & leakage enabling key stakeholders (including Squad leaders) for timely course correction
Define and design quality metrics and dashboard to enable the Pod lead & PO to frequently gauge the quality of the software
Mandatory Skills:
Experience in selenium tools and Configuring Selenium Test Environment (Ex: Eclipse IDE, Java, Selenium-javascript, Specflow and C#). Involvement in Test Environment Setup
Required technical expertise with 10-14 years experience
Very strong Programming skills (preferably C#) are a must.
Strong Hands-on Experience with Automation Framework Design and Implementation
Strong work Experience with BDD, Spec flow, Selenium, Visual Studio, NUnit framework.
Strong understanding of Test Engineering and Quality Assurance best practices, tools and policies
The ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues in a cross-functional environment
Proven track record of successfully delivering Quality software solutions
Strong Leadership skills and a team player
Experience or knowledge of working with Agile at Scale, Lean and Continuous Delivery approaches such as Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development and Infrastructure as Code
Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
Proficient in the following Test automation languages and frameworks: JavaScript, Selenium-JavaScript
Strong experience working with C#, .Net, MSSQL, API test automation
Good understanding of working with a source control systems such as Azure DevOps/TFS, Github or Bitbucket
Experience working with Jira
Desired Skills:
Prior experience of playing the role of Automation test lead is preferred.
Designing and Developing complex automated test for UI modules of product.
Expertise in test strategy, test design skills and able to guide the team on these
Review the automation scripts from the team
Ensuring the accepted test scripts execute in the pipelines and releases
Training the automation engineers and guiding them in the development process
Analysing test results, identifying the cause of errors, and giving feedback to the developers, system engineers and product owners.
Designing testing concepts for the components under development from early stages of definition and code design.
Knowledge of the build system for managing the build process of .NET application
Education & Certifications: BE/ BTech / BSC / MCA
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