Senior Test Automation Engineer - Cypress/Selenium (Lead role)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Test Automation Engineer with expertise in

Cypress/Selenium lead our test automation initiatives. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the quality assurance strategy, mentoring team members, and ensuring that our automation frameworks and processes align with the highest industry standards. This is a leadership role requiring both hands-on expertise and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

CIMET currently provides end-to-end comparison and signup of Energy, Telco, Credit Cards, Personal loan, and residential solar plans through its online solution in a B2B and B2C environment. It presently caters to various Providers and has several White label partners and other co-branded partners. This portfolio will further expand over the next 18 months across financial services (loans and insurance products). The online comparison market is extremely crowded in Australia, with most comparators providing a lig ht touch directory solution. CIMET saw this as an opportunity and developed a fully integrated online comparison and signup platform.

On 15 March 2022, CIMET decided to partner with iSelect who acquired a 49% stake in CIMET Holdings Going forward, CIMET will use this investment from iSelect to expand into new verticals including Home loans, Car loans, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Pet Insurance among others. Additionally, CIMET has plans to expand into multiple geographies including India. CIMET today has around 130+ resources across Australia and India and will grow to over 200 over the next 2 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership and Strategy:

- Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap, focusing on scalability and efficiency.

- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level automation engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality goals align with business objectives.

2. Automation Framework Ownership:

- Design, develop, and enhance robust and scalable automation frameworks using Cypress/Selenium.

- Ensure frameworks are optimized for performance, maintainability, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

3. Test Script Development and Review :

- Write, review, and maintain reusable and high-quality test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.

- Automate testing for UI, API, and integration layers using Cypress/Selenium and other appropriate tools.

4. Test Planning and Execution :

- Lead the creation of detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and strategies.

- Oversee test execution, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations.

5. Defect and Quality Management :

- Analyze automation test results, identify critical defects, and work with development teams to resolve them promptly.

- Drive root cause analysis processes to address recurring quality issues.

6. Performance and Load Testing :

- Lead eMorts to implement performance and load testing strategies using Cypress/Selenium plugins or other tools.

- Ensure the application meets scalability and performance requirements.

7. Process Optimization and Innovation :

- Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in test automation.

- Identify opportunities to enhance automation coverage and improve efficiency across teams.

8. Collaboration and Communication :

- Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA teams to integrate testing seamlessly into the development lifecycle.

- Provide detailed reporting on testing progress, automation coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automation.

- Proven expertise in Cypress/Selenium, including framework design, maintenance, and optimization.

- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for test script development.

- Solid understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, BDD, TDD) and best practices.

- Hands-on experience integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins,

- GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

- Strong knowledge of RESTful API testing and tools like Postman or Cypress/Selenium plugins.

- Experience with version control tools such as Git.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience in a leadership role within a QA or test automation team.

- Familiarity with additional testing tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Puppeteer.

- Experience with performance and load testing tools.

- ISTQB Advanced Certification or equivalent.

- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

KEY COMPETENCIES

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

- Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Role: Automation Developer

Industry Type: Software Product

Department: Engineering - Software & QA

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Software Development

Education

UG: Any Graduate