Test Strategy and Planning:

Collaborate with project stakeholders to define test strategies, test plans, and testing approaches for software projects.

Identify automation opportunities and define the scope of automated testing efforts.

Automation Framework Design:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks tailored to project requirements and technologies.

Implement best practices and standards for automation testing.

Test Script Development:

Develop automated test scripts using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).

Ensure test scripts are robust, maintainable, and scalable.

Integration and CI/CD:

Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient testing and deployment.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate testing in deployment pipelines.

Test Execution and Reporting:

Execute automated tests, analyze test results, and report defects accurately.

Monitor test execution and troubleshoot issues related to automation scripts or test environments.

Quality Assurance Practices:

Promote and implement quality assurance best practices, including code reviews, test code coverage analysis, and test data management.

Ensure adherence to coding standards and automation guidelines.

Training and Mentorship:

Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to automation engineers and testing teams.

Share expertise in automation testing techniques, tools, and trends.

Continuous Improvement:

Evaluate and implement new automation tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Identify areas for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance the automation testing framework.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in software testing or automation are a plus.
Strong expertise in designing and implementing automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, etc.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for test automation.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Leadership and mentorship capabilities, with a focus on driving automation excellence within the organization