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Lead Engineer Automation Quality

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated test strategies and frameworks.
  • Lead automation and build automation strategies for a team of test and quality automation engineers.
  • Define and enforce best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
  • Lead assessment of automation tools.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define test automation goals and objectives.
  • Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, working with DevOps teams to support continuous integration and delivery.
  • Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
  • Lead continuous improvement of test automation processes, tools, and standards.
  • Lead innovation efforts, including AI.
  • Design, develop, document, and deliver training materials on automation tools and frameworks.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for quality automation engineers and provide guidance, direction, and prioritization of work for the team.
  • Perform manual testing when needed.

Requirements

  • 7 to 10 years of testing experience, including 4 to 5 years of automation testing experience or equivalent automation training.
  • Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring test automation teams.
  • Strong experience with Java programming language, including core concepts.
  • Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.
  • Excellent experience with API automation using Karate.
  • Excellent experience with UI automation using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java programming language.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • What will set you apart:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience with performance testing tools, such as JMeter and LoadRunner.
  • Experience in an AWS cloud environment.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • What we offer you
  • We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and col

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleParental leave

Additional Information

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Lead Engineer Automation Quality will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and complex automation frameworks and test strategies. This role will provide subject matter expertise for quality automation engineers, guide automation initiatives for complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders and DevOps teams, and support continuous improvement in automation processes, tools, and standards.


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