Automation Engineer

Description

Description Summary The Role of the Test Automation Engineer on the SQM Automation Team is to create process and testing efficiencies by applying appropriate scripting tools and technologies to meet testing requirements. A thorough understanding of test automation tools, approach and building automation frameworks is required. Programming skills and experience will be required to analyze, design and build optimized automation solutions. Working knowledge of HP UFT, Ruby, Cucumber, Selenium and other similar automation technologies is desired. Java coding experience is strongly preferred. Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities Level IV In addition to level III responsibilities Works collaboratively with crossfunctional teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable test automation solutions. Refines and updates defect tracking processes; including software defect documentation, defect tracking tool (HP ALM, etc) utilization, ensuring open defects are monitored and escalated as needed based on aging and priority. Leads team agile ceremonies and contributing to ensure that all team commitments are delivered on time and of the highest quality. Leads and takes ownership of testing processes and implements them. Collaborates to improve software and mobile app testing processes, tools, and methodology. Participates in automation script code reviews and provides detailed guidance on their compliance with automation best practices. Develops high quality automation test engineering best practices, test strategy and principles. Assesses risk for large critical projects and determines appropriate levels of testing. Mentors and helps direct junior members of the team. Develops and monitors test metrics and provide timely communication to key stakeholders on a regular basis. Closely monitors industry trends and progress in the application and mobile automation tool space, develops proof of concepts as need to validate the potential impact to our test delivery process. Responsible for helping to identify gaps and needs of the agile team; including resources, skills, resource allocation, task assignment and delegation. Influences and collaborates with other senior members of the team. Minimum Qualifications Level IV requires similar qualifications as level III, plus Eight years related work experience. Five years of Automated Test experience. Four years experience which includes strong test automation scripting in both Open Source and Commercial automation tools. Four years experience in developing in a Java based test automation framework. Strong knowledge of automation framework concepts and automation best practices. Experience with project management methodologies including agile methodologies and supporting techniques (e.g. Test Driven Development and continuous integration processes), packaged system implementations, and traditional specificationdriven approaches and how they integrate with solution delivery and quality assurance. Physical Requirements Ability to travel across regions. Ability to work flexible hours as needed.