Chief Automation Tester

We are seeking a Chief Automation Tester to join our remote team. This leadership role is crucial for overseeing the automation testing department, ensuring that all software solutions meet the highest quality standards before deployment. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic perspective to the testing process, integrating innovative automation techniques and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure superior quality and compliance with requirements throughout all testing phases
• Plan, design, execute, and maintain automation scripts, frameworks, and test harnesses
• Develop test objectives, metrics, and critical success factors that synchronize with business goals
• Oversee the management, tracking, and reporting of all defects and issues during testing processes
• Provide leadership and mentorship to QA team members to ensure achievement of quality objectives
• Formulate and implement test estimation and planning strategies across diverse projects
• Collaborate closely with business and IT teams to develop comprehensive test strategies and plans
• Execute test plans, record results, and report defects in an Agile environment
• Design and execute test cases based on system requirements to support user stories within sprints
• Maximize the use of QA automation to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness
• Apply expert knowledge of QA principles, methodologies, and techniques to ensure software quality
• Lead challenging defect detection, problem-solving, and troubleshooting for complex software
• Address escalated technical defects as identified by team members
• Report testing status and outcomes to the Delivery Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a testing role
• At least 2 years of leadership and team management experience
• Experience participating in full cycle project lifecycles or multiple projects covering various development phases
• Proficiency in defect management, including identification, tracking, and resolution processes
• Knowledge of metrics and key performance indicators to evaluate testing effectiveness
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and their application in testing scenarios
• Proficiency in SQL for effective database querying and management in test cases
• Expertise in various test automation approaches, frameworks, and principles
• Experience working in Agile environments and adapting testing practices accordingly
• Fluent in English with communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Advanced skills in test estimations to accurately predict testing efforts and resource needs
• Proficiency with test management tools to streamline testing processes
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive test strategies

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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