Lead Automation Engineer

Summary

Join a leading provider of enterprise-class managed data center services as their Lead QA Automation Engineer. This role requires technical leadership and hands-on automation expertise to deliver robust testing solutions for complex software applications. You will oversee the entire testing lifecycle, from strategy development to execution, establishing and maintaining comprehensive test automation frameworks. Leading a team of QA professionals in an Agile environment is a key aspect of this position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C# and Selenium, along with a deep understanding of modern testing tools and practices. This is an opportunity to shape testing strategies while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Experienced QA professional with 6-8 years of automation expertise, particularly in C# and Selenium environments
• Proven track record of building and scaling test automation frameworks
• Deep understanding of modern testing tools and practices, including Selenium WebDriver, Visual Studio, and ChatGPT
• Strong background in CI/CD implementation, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
• Expertise in database testing and SQL
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring junior team members
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a focus on complex automation challenges
• Must be available during Central Time Zone hours (6 AM to 2 PM CST)
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Self-motivated with high accountability and ownership mentality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Experience working with distributed teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable test automation solutions using modern technologies, particularly C# and Selenium
• Drive quality assurance best practices across the organization through leadership and mentorship
• Orchestrate end-to-end testing strategies, including functional, regression, and performance testing
• Champion continuous integration practices by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Foster collaboration between development, product, and QA teams to ensure optimal test coverage
• Analyze reviews, document issues, and coordinate resolution efforts
• Establish and track key quality metrics to drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSTE or ISTQB
• Performance and security testing expertise
• Manual testing capabilities