Test Manager (Automation)

Job Description

<p><strong>FTE Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>5 days onsite at Vancouver, BC without exception</strong></p><p><strong>Compensation Up to CAD 110,000 per year plus benefits</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for -</p><p><br></p><ol><li><strong>Managed</strong> (direct reportee) a team of at 8 to 10 testers.</li><li>Technical background includes automation design, coding using JavaScript and similar to compliment the tech stack at this program.</li><li>Customer facing skills and experience.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Overview of project/tech</p><p><br></p><p>Good to have:</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Knowledge on any other tech stack as Java / Python</li><li>Mobile app automation - iOS , Android, Native</li><li>Very Good to have Jest framework, similar framework</li><li>Good knowledge on CI/CD integration and DevOps </li></ol><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Design, develop, and maintain the overall test automation strategy and framework for various projects and platforms</li><li>Lead, train, and mentor a team of QA engineers on best practices, tools, and methodologies in test automation</li><li>Oversee the design and implementation of automated test scripts using various automation tools and technologies</li><li>Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and quality</li><li>Analyze and report on test execution progress, test results, and quality metrics to stakeholders. </li><li>Evaluate and recommend new techniques, and methodologies to improve automation efficiency and quality. </li><li>Will be automation Point of Contact ("POC") for a given scope automation project.</li><li>Coordinate automation efforts with QA team, product and engineering teams.</li><li>Develop code that supports team's automation efforts and goals.</li><li>Take ownership to maintain and enhance automation test code.</li><li>Adhere to best practices and standards to deliver reliable and robust code </li><li>Identify technical blockers / challenges to do a task. (i.e. as part of exploratory 0->1 efforts).</li><li>Monitor and follow up on the ROI (i.e. health and reliability) for areas under your purview.</li><li>Works effectively with client dedicated parties to increase automation coverage.</li><li>Effectively drive team on issues resolution (i.e. RCA issues, specifically around SEV prevention) with XFNs.</li><li>Debug test failures and test framework issues.</li><li>Deliver plan/updates/status of product automation effectively.</li><li>Communicate/escalate blockers/failures to SDET/product engineers.</li></ol><p></p>