Lead Automation Engineer

Job Purpose

Lead Automation Engineer

Duties & Responsibilitie

• sLead the design and implementation of automation test frameworks using

  Katalon Studi

• oWork 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 environmen
• tDevelop and maintain automated test scripts for

  UI, API, Regression and End-To-End testin

• gCollaborate with the Development and Product team and internally with QA Functional Team members to understand business requirements and translate them into test case
• sEnsure

  Continuous Integration (CI

  ) of test automation using tools like Jenkins, Gitlab CI or Azure DevOp

• sStrong SQL skills used for backend data validation, test data preparation, and report generation

• .Demonstrate

  Excellent documentatio

  n 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 manage
• rValidate conformance to requirements and that acceptance criteria have been me
• tEscalate issues or obstacles appropriately and timely
• .Provide insightful input to retrospectives

.Qualificatio

• ns5+ experience in Leading Automation Team using Katalon. Katalon certification is a pl
• usKnowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber
• ).Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunne
• r.Experience in cloud platforms and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• ).Strong SQL knowled
• geExperienced in leveraging test management platforms (e.g., QMetry, TestRail) for organizing and executing QA activitie
• s.Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding Projec
• tsSolid work experience as a Functional QA Test
• erStrong understanding of the QA process, and collaborating with Development te
• amExperience in project management and QA methodolo
• gyExcellent Ability to document and troubleshoot erro
• rsKnowledge and know-how to troubleshoot potential issues; experience with best practices around database operation
• s.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts to peers and manageme
• ntDemonstrates the ability to make effective, timely decisions that reflect departmental strategy and are grounded in strong business and industry knowledg

• e.Proven ability to manage multiple complex and high-priority projects simultaneousl

y.Working Conditi

• onsPhysical 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 he
• ar.Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stre
• ss.Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minim

al.
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