Automation Test Lead

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in LA, Atlanta, New York, Raleigh, and more.
The Automation Test Lead will be an enterprise champion for Automation Testing. They will assist with the leadership of and selection of the enterprise automation tools. They will lead proof of concepts related to automation tools. They will help train other test analysts across the organization concerning test automation best practices.
The Automation Test Lead will have experience completing Automation Testing using multiple tools, including Azure DevOps. They will understand the life cycle of testing and test automation, starting with acceptance criteria and understanding the definition of done for the process being tested. They will define key performance indicators and measures to track our progress related to Automation Testing across the enterprise.
Core Responsibilities

• Lead proof of concepts related to Automation Testing and testing management tools
• Assist application development teams with use of Automation Testing tools.
• Develop best practices and guidelines for Automation Testing and/or testing management.
• Manage the complete test cycle of software development from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
• Understand business, functional, and technical aspects of applications as needed across the enterprise.
• Plan testing at different stages within the development cycle, including formulation of testing objectives and quality criteria, development of testing strategy and testing approach.
• Prepare effort estimation.
• Define and communicate the test strategy for an initiative.
• Ensure that testing activities will allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements.
• Utilize all test processes, including test plans, test deliverables and traceability.
• Design, develop and execute reusable and maintainable automated scripts using

available tools supporting front end as well as services/APIs.

• Performs data mapping and data analysis. Creates data mapping and data visualization documents.
• Design and develop test cases in consultation with programmers and Business Analyst based on requirements specifications and design description.
• Ensure cohesive integration of test and development activities.
• Assist in monitoring unit testing and preliminary integration testing by programmers.
• Take responsibility for integrity of testing and acceptance activities and coordinate the execution of these activities.
• Manage business/client relationships with respect to testing matters.
• Organize and conduct user acceptance and release testing of the software.
• Participate in triage process, fully reproducing issues, communicating workarounds, developing missing test scenarios and validating fixes; accurately submitting and maintaining defects in the appropriate repository.
• Work closely with Programmers and Business Analysts to resolve technical, design and functional issues.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to corporate testing standards and definition of best practice.
• Recommend functional and non-functional testing standards and implement same within the software test cycle.
• Participate in peer review of software development cycle deliverables.
• Prepare and submit reports on work progress on a regular basis.
• On-Call and/or after-hours work required.

Required:

• Experience leading software testing efforts
• Expert level of proficiency in software testing techniques, testing tools, incident/defect tracking systems and other test-support tools
• Expert level of proficiency in scripting test cases and defining test data sets
• Expert level of proficiency in testing in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments
• Experience in functional analysis, testing, verification, and validation
• Experience in estimating testing efforts
• Experience leading user acceptance testing
• Experience in client/server, web-based systems, and/or mainframe environments
• Strong Analytical skills
• Data analysis and presentation skills
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication
• Effectively participates in teams and moves toward completion of goals
• Effectively resolves conflicts

Systems/Technical Knowledge

• Experience with at least 2 defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, ClearQuest) and 1 test management tool (e.g., HP ALM)
• Experience with at least two Automation Testing tools, ideally, Selenium and Azure DevOps
• Data analysis skills including ability to perform intermediate SQL queries
• Expert level of proficiency with Scripting languages.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Azure DevOps Boards, Visio, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills required
• Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIs

Education and Experience Qualifications
Required:

• BS or BA with emphasis in computer science, information systems or related field
• 10 or more years related work experience

Preferred:

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Certification a plus

The US base range for this contract position is $40-45/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.