Advanced Engineer, Python, Test Automation

As a QA Automation Engineer at HARMAN Automotive, you will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality delivery across complex system configurations by building and maintaining automated test frameworks. You will collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to validate end-to-end functionality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Building and maintaining automated test frameworks: Create and manage infrastructure for automating testing processes. - Ensuring high-quality delivery: Thoroughly test and validate all system configurations. - Collaborating with various teams: Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to validate end-to-end functionality. **Qualifications Required:** - Strong hands-on experience with Python and/or Java, especially pytest and/or cucumber for writing modular and scalable test automation. - Solid experience with Playwright for end-to-end UI automation (web). - Expertise in Locust for designing and executing performance and stress testing. - Proficient in GitHub as a development platform, including branching strategies, PR workflows, Issues, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD. - Strong foundation in object-oriented programming (OOP) with the ability to apply advanced design patterns. - Experience in writing complex and realistic test scenarios beyond basic happy-paths. - Proven ability to refactor and scale large test codebases. - Comfortable in Linux environments and common developer toolchains. - Effective communicator with the ability to clearly document and present technical work. - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Software Engineering, or equivalent. **Bonus Points if You Have:** - Experience working with microservices and REST API validation. - Exposure to mobile automation frameworks like Appium or UI Automator. - Familiarity with ISTQB, ASPICE, or ISO 26262 standards is a plus. If eligible, you will benefit from: - Fluent English proficiency. - Willingness to travel if necessary. - Flexibility in working hours due to the global infrastructure nature. - Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. Join HARMAN Automotive for a rewarding career with benefits such as flexible work environment, employee discounts, extensive training opportunities, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, Be Brilliant employee recognition, and an inclusive work environment that encourages professional and personal development.,