Automation Lead

Role Overview: As an Automation Lead at NTT DATA, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests in line with agreed plans and strategies for business critical applications. You will be part of a highly collaborative test team, ensuring the quality of the team's output is consistently high. Key Responsibilities: - Analyse requirements (user stories) and review acceptance criteria to ensure they are fit for purpose and testable - Develop and actively participate in building test automation using Coded UI and/or other technologies - Attend Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as Stand-ups, 3-Amigo sessions, retrospectives, Sprint planning & review - Ensure defects are raised correctly and in a timely manner using the defect management tool, JIRA - Prepare test data as required - Raise issues with Dev and conduct exploratory tests when the feature is delivered during the sprint - Log defects in JIRA, verify fixes, and participate in defect triage discussions - Provide input into continuous improvement in test coverage and effectiveness - Contribute to reporting including appropriate test metrics on planning, defects, and execution - Work closely with the development and business teams, escalating risks and issues when necessary - Analyze root cause and make recommendations for process improvements within the team Qualifications Required: - 4+ years of test automation/development experience - A Computer Science/I.T. related Degree or Diploma - ISTQB certification in Software Testing About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion global innovator of business and technology services, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. With experts in more than 50 countries and a partner ecosystem, NTT DATA offers services in business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, and application, infrastructure, and connectivity management. NTT DATA is dedicated to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success.,