Automation Engineer Team Leader - Management

We are looking for an experienced Automation Team Lead to join us. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Automation tests covering our products and components.

You will be expected to come up with initiatives regarding Automation methodology, Automation infrastructure modules, and development processes. Our Java-based Automated framework covers various aspects of the product, including complex networking topology, traffic, security rules, and users authentication scenarios.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage an automation team of 3+ engineers.
• Define and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy for complex services
• Lead the development of automated test code, ensuring they achieve maximum test coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with software development leads to identify key areas for automation and prioritize test cases while managing dependencies.
• Mentor and guide test automation engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Track the progress of test automation development, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and implement solutions to meet excellent quality of our products
• Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work with developers to resolve them effectively, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution within sprint constraints
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation technologies.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing automated tests for multi-layered products. (at least 2 years in Java)
• 2+ years as a team leader.
• Experience shipping high-quality software product releases to a production cloud environment (CI/CD)
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong cross-group collaboration and interpersonal skills working with a variety of roles including engineering, product management, and support
• Ability to work in a dynamic multi-task environment.
• Academic degree in Computer science or equivalent.

Bonus Points

• Experience with cloud IaaS such as AWS, Azure, and SaaS in general
• Knowledge and practical experience in networking or security.
• Experience with Linux Operating system.
• Experience with GraphQL.