Role summary
Responsible for implementing, maintaining and adding to the existing automation framework, carrying out "Proof of Concept" (PoC) tasks for projects following established processes, whilst making suggestions for improvements. Carrying out this function across simultaneous, multiple project streams.
The Principal Role & Responsibilities
⢠Support of the NG SO project teams, specifically implementation of test automation
⢠Assessing automated testing requirements for projects and providing implementation estimates
⢠Maintaining the standard Test Automation framework used across projects and extending the framework where appropriate
⢠Co-coordinating and managing workload of junior Test Automation Engineers on a project basis
⢠Reporting on the status of automation implementation within projects and highlighting any risks that could adversely impact projects promptly
The individual
Essential skills include
⢠Extensive experience in test automation
⢠Essential automated testing skills requirement: Automation Framework design, Visual Studio 2015 IDE, C# Programming, Specflow, Selenium WebDriver,Web Services Testing, SOAP UI Tool
⢠8+ years in Testing automation consulting
⢠Knowledge of multiple Industry standard and open source test automation tools
⢠Experience in selecting / designing and implementing test automation frameworks
⢠Experience specifying, establishing and managing test environments and test data for automation projects
⢠Solid understanding of development, application management, and testing methodologies
⢠Proven and verifiable track record in successfully leading test automation projects
⢠Knowledge of and experience in productivity improvement using test automation
⢠Knowledge of estimating test services at proposal stage
⢠Experience in reviewing test services estimations and risk management plans
⢠Up-to-date knowledge of test automation trends, technologies, methods, etc.
⢠Proven experience in improving productivity of test team using test automation
⢠Good communication skills
⢠Self-motivated, able to work independently and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
⢠Excellent communication skills
⢠Constantly challenge self and inspire others to meet ambitious goals and deliver exceptional performance
⢠Be passionate about SO Testing Services (SOTS) and take responsibility for delivering a highly credible capability within NGSO
⢠Be as consumed with the success and development of the people you influence as you are with your own
⢠Focus peopleâs energy on excellent execution
⢠Respect and promote the standards that are SOTS licence to do business and find intelligent ways to apply them
⢠Ownership, initiative and positive approach (âcan-doâ attitude)
⢠Desire to âchampionâ SOTS Services and work disciplines
⢠Enthusiast; determined to develop teams under the SOTS banner
⢠Willing to be open, frank and honest with feedback
⢠Accepts change and manages the effects well
⢠Likes to develop individuals and to transfer knowledge widely
⢠Calm and decisive under pressure
Desirable Skills include
⢠Microsoft Coded UI Automation,HPE LeanTF, VSTS/TFS, Jenkins CI,GIT Repository, AXE Framework, Java Programming, IBM Rational Functional Tester, Capability to train others
Behaviours
Passion for Customers
⢠Provides ideas and suggestions to improve and meet customer needs
⢠Considers broader customer needs over time
⢠Develops long term customer relations to achieve a win-win
⢠Allocates resources that ensure responsiveness to customer requirements
⢠Influences other in order to improve longer term customer service
Making it Happen
⢠Takes ownership for driving results through others
⢠Understands deviation from the plan and takes corrective action
⢠Challenges othersâ thinking in a supportive way
⢠Shares knowledge and experience with others
⢠Is professional and applies concepts and frameworks to increase effectiveness
Change and Innovation
⢠Deals with complexity and articulates the need for change
⢠Recommends and implements new ways of doing things
⢠Maintains personal and team effectiveness in times of change, inspires positive action
⢠Helps others adapt and cope with change
⢠Translates concepts into reality
Thank & Regardâs