Test Automation Lead

As au202FTest Automation Leadu202Fwithin Lillyu2019su202FEnterprise Test Automation Centre of Excellence, you will play a critical role in driving quality and efficiency across our software delivery lifecycle. You will lead testing efforts across multiple projects, champion an automation-first approach, and ensure robust test strategies are implemented to support our enterprise technology initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of modern testing practices, particularly within regulated environments like healthcare and pharmaceuticals.u00A0

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Key responsibilities:u00A0

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• Collaborate with a team of testers to plan, design, and execute comprehensive testing strategies and test plans across various Tech@Lilly projects.u00A0

• Champion and implement anu202Fautomation-firstu202Fapproach in test execution strategies.u00A0

• Influence and guide stakeholders onu202Ftest automation best practicesu202Fand quality standards.u00A0

• Design and maintain independent test cases for newly developed applications.u00A0

• Provide actionable feedback to developers on automated testing strategies, design improvements, and patches.u00A0

• Conduct system load and performance tests for new products and features.u00A0

• Collaborate with quality representatives to document and maintain quality processes.u00A0

• Create and maintainu202FTest Plansu202Fandu202FTest Strategiesu202Faligned with project goals.u00A0

• Drive improvements in functionality, design, and usability of new software products.u00A0

• Conduct automated tests to ensure software is reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.u00A0

• Analyze software and systems to identify risks and prevent defects.u00A0

• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution.u00A0

• Stay current with compliance documentation and apply relevant standards to testing activities.u00A0

• Apply validation practices and documentation standards across projects.u00A0

• Continuously upskill and adopt the latest advancements in testing tools and methodologies.u00A0

• Implementu202FShift Leftu202Fstrategies to integrate testing early in the development lifecycle.u00A0

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Qualificationsu00A0

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• 8+ years of experience as a Software Tester or Test Lead.u00A0

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.u00A0

• Solid understanding of theu202FSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC).u00A0

• Experience withu202FAgile methodologiesu202Fand tools such asu202FJira.u00A0

• Familiarity withu202Fcloud platformsu202Fand their testing requirements.u00A0

• Extensive hands-on experience withu202FJavaScript testing frameworksu202Fsuch asu202FCypressu202Fandu202FPlaywright.u00A0

• Proficiency inu202FBDD frameworks, particularlyu202FCucumber.u00A0

• Experience withu202FAPI testingu202Fandu202Fperformance testing toolsu202Fsuch asu202Fk6,u202FLoadRunner, andu202FJMeter.u00A0

• Knowledge ofu202FDevOps practicesu202Fand tools for CI/CD.u00A0

• Experience across various testing types: functional, integration, regression, mobile, data, cross-platform, component, security, and UI/UX.u00A0

• Understanding ofu202Fcompliance and documentation processesu202Fin the healthcare/pharma industry.u00A0

• Familiarity withu202Fchange control processes, including CAPA management.u00A0

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.u00A0

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Preferred Skillsu00A0

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• Experience withu202Fsecurity testingu202Fand awareness of common vulnerabilities.u00A0

• Familiar withu202Fdatabase testingu202Fandu202FSQL scriptingu202Ffor data validation.u00A0

• Understanding ofu202Fauthentication and identity protocolsu202Fsuch as OAuth and OpenID Connect.u00A0

• Experience withu202Faccessibility testingu202Fstandards and tools.u00A0

• Exposure tou202FAI-powered testing toolsu202Fsuch asu202FMabl,u202FTestComplete, oru202FApplitoolsu00A0

• Experience in Python scripting for automation and testing tasksu00A0

• Expertise in mobile application testing across both iOS and Android platforms, with hands-on experience using tools like Appium and implementing industry best practices.u00A0

• Familiar with AWS servicesu00A0

• Familiar with Power BI reportingu00A0

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