Qa Lead - Automation Testing

Support Center - Irving
As a QA Lead for Automation Testing, you will lead the quality assurance process and Automation Testing efforts for our digital platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software or products as per business expectations for our front end and back-end applications.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive test automation strategy, including tool selection, framework design, and implementation.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Robot Framework) and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
• Lead and mentor a team of Automation testers, providing guidance and training.
• Design and implement test automation frameworks to support continuous testing and integration processes.
• Manage and maintain test data sets required for automated testing, ensuring data accuracy and availability.
• Oversee the execution of automated test suites, analyze test results, and identify defects and issues.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to set up and maintain test environments suitable for automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early and frequent testing of code changes.
• Generate and maintain automated test reports and documentation, providing insights into test coverage and quality metrics.
• Regularly update and enhance automated test scripts to accommodate changes in the software or product.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by identifying critical areas for automation and providing recommendations.

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education

• 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Proven experience in automated testing including test script development and test framework design.
• Expertise in automating test cases for large scale web applications including front end and backend.
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for test automation, such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools like Selenium WebDriver, Appium (for mobile apps), Cypress, Robot Framework, or others specific to the technology stack being tested.
• Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for testing web applications.
• Knowledge of RESTful and/or SOAP APIs, and tools like Postman or REST Assured for API testing.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries to verify data integrity and interaction with the backend.
• Understanding of best practices in test automation, including test script organization, maintainability, and scalability.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Bit bucket pipelines etc.

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Test automation experience
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience

Other

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior testers

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For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.
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