Position Summary
Responsible for leading the charge in developing and implementing advanced automation strategies. This role is pivotal in transforming testing processes to achieve higher efficiency, accuracy, and speed in software releases. The Lead Software Test Engineer will design automation frameworks, enhance the testing tools sets and ensure the integration of automation best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Craft and execute a forward-thinking automation strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and technological advancements. Ensure the automation framework is scalable, maintainable, and integrates seamlessly with existing tools and processes.
- Architect and develop robust automation frameworks that support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Choose appropriate automation tools and technologies that fit the company's needs and software stack.
- Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning within the team.
- Champion the adoption of automation best practices, including code standards, peer reviews, and documentation. Ensure the team produces high-quality, reusable, and reliable automated test scripts.
- Develop and execute automated performance tests to ensure software performance meets requirements. Address scalability testing to ensure the software can handle projected user loads.
- Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness of automated tests. Analyze test results, identify trends, and report key metrics to stakeholders to inform decision-making.
- Actively participate in program increment planning, backlog refinement, and sprint planning.
- Work closely with Test Engineers, Product Managers, developers, and other stakeholders to integrate automated testing into the SDLC. Advocate for automation in all phases of testing, from unit to system level, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Collaborate early with Tech Leads and Product Managers to understand business processes, data flows, and product roadmap, aligning testing strategies with long-term goals.
- Demonstrate the ability to decompose complex system architectures into understandable components. Clearly articulate the flow and transformation of data through cleaning, enrichment, and publication in the marketplace. This clarity is essential for effective collaboration, debugging, and test coverage planning.
- Guide and mentor QA team members, share knowledge, and create clear, concise documentation to ensure consistency, scalability, and the establishment of team-wide standards.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the automation strategy, tools, and processes. Stay abreast of the latest trends in test automation and integrate innovative approaches to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 9 years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role within an automation or testing function.
- Expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks and strategies.
- Proficiency with a wide range of automation tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Nightwatch.js, Playwright, WebdriverIO, Artillery.io, GitHub, Jenkins).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into build and deployment workflows.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor peers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience using SQL to query databases for test validation, verify data integrity, and ensure accurate data transactions within applications.
- Working knowledge of Microservices architecture, Salesforce platform, and AWS cloud services.
Auction.com is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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- Specific compensation for the role may vary depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Auction.com offers a competitive total compensation package in addition to base salary or wage, such as a 401k match, annual incentive program, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits for eligible roles. Learn more at https://www.auction.com/lp/careers/
About the company
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Transforming Real Estate: Auction.com Is the Nation’s Leading Auction Platform for Foreclosure, including Sheriff's Sale Properties, Bank-Owned, and Short Sale
Auction.com is the nation's largest foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auction marketplace. Specializing in REO and foreclosure residential properties, we go beyond the bid to create better outcomes for neighborhoods, buyers, and sellers through transparency, technology, and care. One of our critical goals is to make homeownership more accessible.
Leading Auction Platform for Bank-Owned and Foreclosed Properties
Auction.com facilitates the buying and selling of properties often unavailable on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). With over 524,000 property transactions and $64 billion in total sales, we’re committed to transparency and accessibility. Our innovative Remote Bid technology allows buyers to bid on and win foreclosure properties from anywhere. It’s important to note that Auction.com does not own listed homes or set prices, ensuring an unbiased platform for buyers and sellers.
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Auction.com is headquartered in Irvine, CA with offices in key markets nationwide. Investors include THL (Thomas H. Lee Partners), CapitalG (formerly Google Capital) and Stone Point Capital.
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