Automation Developer

Summary

As a Test Automation Engineer, you are responsible for spearheading the automation initiatives within the software testing lifecycle. Your duties encompass the planning, development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You work in a Scrum team and will collaborate closely with development and testing teams to align automation strategies with project deliverables, ensuring seamless integration and optimal test coverage. Your expertise will play a critical role in accelerating testing processes and improving software quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test managers and software architects to develop test automation strategies and architecture, ensuring alignment with software development goals.
• Design, plan, and execute automation scripts using advanced testing tools, focusing on enhancing test efficiency, coverage, and end to end tests.
• Manage test environments and stages
• Troubleshoot customer issues together with developers
• Analyze the outcomes of automated tests, diagnose issues, and refine processes for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Select and implement appropriate automation tools and frameworks that integrate seamlessly with the software development process.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for regression and sanity testing to ensure continuous system performance and reliability.
• Interface with the development team to understand changes in software and assess the impact on existing automation frameworks.
• Produce detailed reports on automation results, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
• Enhance and maintain performance and non-functional testing strategies (e.g. security / fuzz testing) as part of the core testing protocol.
• Convert manual test cases into automated scripts in collaboration with the manual testing team, enhancing the overall testing strategy.