Automation Test Engineer

Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary:   We are looking for a visionary and hands-on   Automation   T est Engineer   to lead our test automation strategy and elevate our product quality to the next level. In this pivotal role, you will architect and build robust, scalable automation frameworks from the ground up. You will not only solve complex technical challenges but also mentor a talented team of engineers, shaping the future of quality engineering across multiple agile teams. If you are passionate about building world-class automation and driving a culture of quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Framework Development:   M aintain   scalable and reusable automation frameworks for Mobile (iOS/Android).   Drive CI/CD/CT:   Champion Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Testing (CI/CD/CT) initiatives, ensuring automation is seamlessly integrated into our DevOps pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).   Cross-Functional Collaboration:   Partner closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and advocate for testability from the start of the development lifecycle.   Quality Metrics & Reporting:   Develop and analyze key quality metrics to provide meaningful reports on automation effectiveness, test coverage, and overall product quality.   Problem Solving:   Tackle complex technical challenges,   identify   gaps in test coverage, and engineer innovative solutions to improve our quality gates.  

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Haves):  

Education:   Bachelor's or   Master’s degree in Computer Science   Engineering , or a related technical field.   Experience:   3 + years in software test automation, with   demonstrated   experience in a senior or lead SDET capacity.   Programming Expertise:   Expert-level programming skills in at least one object-oriented language ( Java   or   Python   preferred) and   proficiency   in a scripting language ( JavaScript ).   Framework Architecture:   Proven experience designing, building, and   maintaining   automation frameworks from scratch.   Tool Proficiency:   Deep, hands-on   expertise   with a variety of modern automation tools:   Mobile:   Appium   2.0 or Maestro;   Testing Frameworks:   TestNG, JUnit,   PyTest , etc.   CI/CD Mastery:   E xperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.   Communication & Leadership:   Good   communication , leadership, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to solve complex problems.  

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves):  

Generative AI:   Exposure to GenAI/ML tools for testing (e.g.,   GitHub Copilot ) is a significant plus.   Performance Engineering:   Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).   Cloud Technologies:   Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).   Security Testing:   Exposure to   basic security testing concepts and tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP).   Certifications:   ISTQB or related certifications are a plus.

‎ Worker Type:

Employee ‎ We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.