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Automated Testing in Java& 8 others
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We are looking for a Lead Automation Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you will drive the automation testing strategy and guide a team of engineers toward delivering high-quality solutions. You will play a key part in shaping testing practices and ensuring seamless integration with modern development workflows.
Responsibilities
- Define the overall test strategy across automation activities
- Establish tool configuration and setup to support automation initiatives
- Enhance the existing Katalon Studio framework to expand its capabilities
- Add detailed test cases covering key functional areas and scenarios
- Propose efficient solutions for testing challenges and process improvements
- Execute test cases and monitor their outcomes across cycles
- Generate user-friendly test reports for stakeholder visibility
- Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion for centralized tracking
- Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks
- Implement the setup required for smooth automation operations
- Establish clear test processes for the team to follow consistently
- Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team
- Train team members on automation frameworks and best practices
- Coach and support the team throughout the development lifecycle
- Facilitate the transition of automation work and knowledge to the broader team
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs
- Experience in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines
- Hands-on implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium
- Practical experience with unit testing and UX testing activities
- Working knowledge of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test development
- Background in working within fast-paced Agile environments
- Extensive knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree
- Proven ability to plan and coordinate test automation activities
- Skill in creating and communicating the test strategy to the automation team
- Ability to ensure the team consistently follows standard automation processes
- Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
- Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defects
- Experience with GUI testing across different platforms and applications
- Working knowledge of Postman for API testing and validation
- Background in web service and API test automation