Automation Test Team Lead - Chippenham, United Kingdom - SSS Public Safety

SSS Public Safety

Verified Company

Chippenham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an
Automation Test Team Lead to join our successful and expanding company.

This role is largely internally facing, working within an agile software development team.

The primary focus of the role is to develop the Automation Test Strategy alongside the Solution Assurance Director, to include assisting in the identification, selection and implementation of automation tools, technology, and best practice.

To implement the initial Automation Test Strategy. To develop and continuously improve Automated tests as new system features and enhancements are developed. Execute automated tests and to manage the resulting defect logs. To ensure the appropriate automation test environments are in place and kept up to date.

Documenting the Automation test process and mentoring the relevant Solution Assurance Test Analysts in the use of the test framework adopted.

Providing test estimates for automation test development/execution.

Essential Functions of the job / Personal Responsibilities

Define/Create/Assist/Troubleshoot the development of Test Automation Framework, Standards, Procedures,
Processes, Toolsets and Best practices as related to Test Automation
Manage the Daily/Weekly activities of the Test Automation Team Members and support the onboarding of new team members
Provide technical guidance and expertise to team members, colleagues and/or customers
Contribute to program/project review meetings. Support Quality Assurance Management in
Determining status, assessing problem areas, suggesting and reviewing corrective actions,
Directing/planning necessary extra work, and rework and replan activities
Maintain and Guide Test Automation Suites Execution and undertake analysis of results to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and/or client and technical requirements
Work with project stakeholders to determine the appropriate quality initiatives to implement during
Support Quality Assurance Lead in upward stakeholder management and daytoday
Management of the Automation Test team
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other IT services, IT solution functions and customers to expedite delivery of IT solutions
Work within quality assurance frameworks to ensure stability, efficiency and scalability
Take responsibility for integrity of testing and acceptance activities and coordinates the execution of these activities
Provide authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test planning and execution
Assist in the development of quality assurance and testing policies, standards and procedures, processes, and best practices as related to automation through a Community of Practice
Contribute to program/project review meetings. Support Quality Assurance Management in

determining status, assessing problem areas, suggesting and reviewing corrective actions, directing/planning necessary extra work, and rework and re-plan activities

Support the onboarding of new team members
Work with project stakeholders to determine the appropriate quality initiatives to implement during

system development life cycles

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other IT services, IT solution functions and customers to expedite delivery of IT solutions
Review requirements and specifications, and define test automated test solutions

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options, and where appropriate, leading to resolution
Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions
Ability to prioritize personal and team workloads to best meet organizational objectives
Empowered to make decisions and recommend approach based on the results from quality reviews

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Expertise in both Defining and Creating Test Automation Frameworks
4+ Years of experience in Agile environment and DevOps
Solid understanding of VSTS/Azure CI/CD Pipelines
Expertise in setting up Automation Suites in CI/CD Environment
Experience developing API automated testing solutions using UFT, Selenium, JUnit, Soap UI and JMeter
Ability to determine strategic direction and not just tactical
Strong programming and technical experience as this role will require digging into code and interfacing with developers and delivery managers
Knowledge of tools and processes for results reporting
Experience managing teams of Automation Engineers strongly preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Motivated by delivery and speed to outcome
Ability to determine strategic direction not just tactical
The ability to work and team effectively with clients and other management personnel across geographies
Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and dif