Job Title: Automation and Simulation Testing Lead
Department: Quality Assurance / Testing
Reports To: Embedded Engineering Manager
Job Overview: The Automation and Simulation Testing Lead will spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive automation and simulation testing strategy across the IA_HPS Strategic Business Group (SBG). This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of automation tools and simulation techniques to enhance product quality and accelerate time-to-market.
Responsibilities and Duties:
·Develop and execute a long-term automation and simulation testing strategy for the SBG.
·Lead and mentor a team of automation and simulation testing professionals.
·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation and simulation testing into the product development lifecycle.
·Design and maintain automation frameworks and simulation environments to support various testing phases.
·Drive continuous improvement in testing practices by leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies.
·Manage the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts to ensure robust product releases.
·Analyze test results, report on testing progress and issues, and make recommendations for improvements.
·Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
·Manage budget, resources, and timelines for testing activities.
Qualifications:
·Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
·Extensive experience in automation and simulation testing within a large-scale enterprise environment.
·Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing testing team.
·Proficiency in automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, QTP) and simulation software. Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and automation tools like SELENIUM, TestComplete, Appium, TestStudio
·
·Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
·Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
·Candidate having worked in projects related toProcess/Domain/Operations/Project Engineering/Maintenance knowledge in Manufacturing Process industries, Power plant, Chemical Process Industries or Pharma Industry, will have added advantage.
·Candidate should have knowledge on the overall Engineering lifecycle of product development.
·He / She should understand either on Python, Visual Studio, SQL software, HTML5, Selenium.
·He / She should have Good Knowledge in Cloud (Azure/AWS) services.
·He / She should have Good Knowledge on Virtualization (VMWare)
·Having CEH Certification & performed cyber security testing, will be added advantage.
·Exposure to Test and Requirement Management Tools such as JIRA, Xray would be an advantage.
·Solid communication and collaborative skills
·Knowledge of various programming languages such as Java, Python, C# etc.
·Experience with HTML and CSS
·Advanced knowledge of CI/CD
·Knowledge of Page Object and Page Factory patterns
·
Preferred Skills:
·Experience with cloud-based testing environments.
·Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
·Familiarity with performance and security testing.
Work Environment: This role is pivotal in driving the SBG's commitment to quality and innovation. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of testing transformation initiatives, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.