Test Automation Lead with team management experience - Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
Key Responsibilities:
- Automation Strategy: Formulate and execute a robust Test Automation strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
- Technology Evaluation: Assess, select, and implement cutting-edge automation tools and technologies suitable for diverse project requirements.
- Solution Design: Lead the architectural design of scalable and effective Test Automation solutions, emphasizing performance, security, and maintainability.
- Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of automation engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring project success.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with development, testing, and operations teams to seamlessly integrate Test Automation into the software development lifecycle.
- Standards and Best Practices: Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and automation guidelines to maintain consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by staying abreast of industry trends, evaluating emerging tools, and recommending enhancements to existing processes.
- Project Oversight: Provide technical oversight for automation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation frameworks, processes, and workflows.
- Training and Development: Promote a culture of learning and development within the automation team, offering training opportunities and mentorship.
- Over 14 years of experience in IT with software Test Automation
- Proven experience as a Test Automation Architect with a strong focus on team management.
- Expertise in Test Automation technologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Experience in selenium Test Automation framework, java and other Test Automation frameworks
- Track record of designing and implementing successful Test Automation solutions for complex projects.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of motivating and guiding a technical team.
- Thorough understanding of software development methodologies and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce automation best practices and standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.