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Key Responsibilities: Test Strategy & Design: Lead the analysis of functional and non-functional requirements to develop comprehensive and effective test specifications. Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure testability of new features and functionalities. Test Execution & Reporting: Execute manual and automated tests, meticulously recording and documenting results. Identify, analyze, and report defects with clear and concise steps to reproduce. Monitor and maintain test environments to ensure optimal testing conditions. Automation Framework Development & Maintenance: Architect, design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks. Develop, test, and debug automation scripts using industry-standard tools and programming languages. Continuously improve the automation framework by implementing best practices, new technologies, and optimizing existing scripts for efficiency and reliability. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior automation engineers. Proactive Communication & Collaboration: Communicate proactively and transparently regarding test progress, potential delays, identified issues, and necessary clarifications to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, business analysts, and other QA engineers. Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and other agile ceremonies. Continuous Improvement & Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, new testing methodologies, and emerging technologies in test automation. Demonstrate a strong ability to quickly learn complex systems, architectural designs, and new technologies. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our QA processes and testing practices. Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation. Expert-level proficiency in developing, testing, and debugging test automation frameworks and scripts. Demonstrable experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Ranorex, etc.). Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript). Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Proven experience with web application testing and Windows application testing. Strong domain knowledge and experience within the Automotive industry is highly desirable. Experience with API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) is a plus. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) is a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field. Certifications in Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB). Experience with performance and security testing. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
