Lead Automation Engineer

Job Purpose Experienced Lead Automation Engineer with hands on and in-depth expertise in Katalon Studio to lead our automation team . In this role the candidate will drive the planning, development, execution and maintenance of our automation test framework, ensuring high quality product delivery across our applications. This role will also involve training, mentoring QA Automation Engineers and collaborating closely with the Functional QA Testing team and development team to define best practices for test automation. Duties & Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of automation test frameworks using Katalon Studio Work closely with the QA Director to manage and implement high visibility automation projects within the defined timelines. Responsible for testing complex and highly integrated software systems developed in a fast-paced agile development environment Develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, Regression and End-To-End testing Collaborate with the Development and Product team and internally with QA Functional Team members to understand business requirements and translate them into test cases Ensure Continuous Integration (CI) of test automation using tools like Jenkins, Gitlab CI or Azure DevOps Strong SQL skills used for backend data validation, test data preparation, and report generation. Demonstrate Excellent documentation skills and ability to analyze test results, identify root causes and report defects in a timely manner to teams and management. Monitor and improve test coverage and automation effectiveness and execution efficiency. Mentor and support QA engineers in automation practices, script development, and framework usage. Advocate for and ensure that the team performs the prescribed quality practices. Where exceptions are made, articulate the quality risk and potential. impact/mitigation to the team, product manager or owner, and program manager Validate conformance to requirements and that acceptance criteria have been met Escalate issues or obstacles appropriately and timely. Provide insightful input to retrospectives. Qualifications 5+ experience in Leading Automation Team using Katalon. Katalon certification is a plus Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber). Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Experience in cloud platforms and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong SQL knowledge Experienced in leveraging test management platforms (e.g., QMetry, TestRail) for organizing and executing QA activities. Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding Projects Solid work experience as a Functional QA Tester Strong understanding of the QA process, and collaborating with Development team Experience in project management and QA methodology Excellent Ability to document and troubleshoot errors Knowledge and know-how to troubleshoot potential issues; experience with best practices around database operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts to peers and management Demonstrates the ability to make effective, timely decisions that reflect departmental strategy and are grounded in strong business and industry knowledge. Proven ability to manage multiple complex and high-priority projects simultaneously. Working Conditions Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Show more Show less