Automation Architect

What will you do?

• Define the future vision of test automation frameworks and processes at Ridgeline
• Understand how the current state of test automation aligns with Customer requirements
• Identify test automation gaps and recommend efficiencies from a technical and functional perspective
• Define automation best practices and processes within CI/CD development practices
• Provide strong problem solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot automation issues in a complex environment
• Work closely with Quality Engineers to ensure automated tests produce consistent and stable results
• Collaborate across Product Management, Product and Platform Engineering, Infrastructure and Operations, and SRE to strategize and align on long-term solutions for test automation
• Lead and mentor Quality Engineers in developing new skills and advancing their careers
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices within quality engineering to identify ways to innovate

Desired Skills and Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in building and implementing software automation testing with industry wide used automation tools such as: Karate, Cypress, Cucumber, PACT, Gatling, JMeter, SonarCloud 
• Experience with testing methodologies such as manual, automated, black box, regression, exploratory, and performance testing
• Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum, Extreme Programming, or Behavior Driven Development
• Experience in using tools to log and manage test results with the ability to create and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases with these tools
• Understanding of test data management in Dev/Test/Release environments
• Working knowledge of software development languages: Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript
• Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in Quality Engineering transformations to Shift-Left testing
• Experience with CI/CD 
• Experience with investment/asset management applications
• Familiarity with development build and deployment environments  

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before. 

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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Compensation and Benefits 

[For New York and California Based Only]

The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $180,000 - $262,000 for individuals based in New York and California. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. 

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. 

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.