Job Title: Test Automation Architect
Duration: 6 Months
Location: London/Remote
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Role Summary:
Working in the Test Automation Practice, this is an essential role in defining, building, and deploying variety of Test Automation solutions for DevOps, CI/CD, on-premises, and cloud environments across customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Participate in deep-dive analysis and maturity assessment of Test Automation practices across Products
- Participate in designing Test Automation Architecture Principles and their application in building or re-working automation framework(s) and artefacts
- Lead or support Automation delivery projects from technological and logistical perspective
- Develop Automation solutions for various application technologies including On-premises and Cloud environments
- Develop modules and libraries to integrate SDLC processes into the CI/CD pipeline
- Provide technical expertise in resolving Test Automation Engineering, Coding and Architecture issues
- Interface with Test Data Management, Tools, Test Environment Management, Testing Standards, and QA/Dev teams on all Test Automation related issues
- Participate as a major contributor to the selection of Test Automation tools
- Participate / Lead Test Automation Tools Proof of Concept (POCs) and provide analysis and recommendations
- Create educational materials and conduct training and mentoring on all Test Automation related subjects
- Must interact with global teams in time zones spanning NY to Beijing
Essential Technical Skills
- Good level of understanding of Architecture principles, Design methodologies and their applicability
- Deep understanding of Automation Framework types and their usage for creating sustainable automation solutions
- Broad knowledge of Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Browser Stack, etc.), SDLC Tools, specifically Test, Build and CI/CD Automation tools and their utility - Open-Source and commercial
- Ability to define and enforce Coding Standards
- Proficiency in at least one of the standard programming languages - Java/JavaScript, C#, Python, or similar Object-oriented programming
- Hands-on experience in automating standard application technologies, e.g., UI (Web/Thick Clients), Messaging / API systems, Database (including NoSQL) and Mobile
- Hands-on automation experience in various phases, levels, and environments i.e., Unit, Integration, End-to-End, System, Functional, etc.
- Hands-on experience in one or more Automation Tools, e.g., Selenium, Specflow, Cucumber, JBehave, Rational Integration Tester, SOAP UI, REST-Assured, UFT, SonarQube, etc.
- Hands-on experience in one or more Automation Frameworks, e.g., Karate Framework (API & UI), Hybrid Automation Frameworks, Data Driven, etc.
- Hands on automation experience on cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Hands on experience in one or more DevOps and CD/CD tools e.g., GitLab, Bamboo, JIRA, Jenkins, Concourse, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Ansible, Maven
- Good understanding of Agile SDLC, Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) and Gherkin language
- Good understanding of Test Automation implementation across at least one of the platforms - Web, Desktop, Cloud, Mobile, etc.
- Ability to work in an Enterprise organisation and be able to communicate with senior members of Dev, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams as needed.
Essential Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Programming (see preferred languages above)
- 4+ years of experience in Test Automation across various Technologies
- 3+ years of experience in working at an Enterprise organisation implementing large scale, niche, end-to-end, advanced technology solutions
- 3+ years of hands-on experience across Cloud Services, SDLC Tools, specifically Testing & CI/CD tools - Open-Source or Commercial.
