Automation Lead Job Description
Automation lead
provides end-to-end, integrated technical solutions through a technology stack of technologies like, mobile technologies (Android/IoS), Web technologies (clientsiide and serverside).
Automation Lead Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective automation lead job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included automation lead job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Support Test Engineers by providing backend information with SQL queries, send or show information contained in server files such as Jason calls or Analytics information
Manage the creation of the mobile automation suite the continuation of the online suite
Analysing the feasibility of, and develops requirements for, new system and enhancements to existing systems
Tracking and documenting changes for functional and business specifications
Assist in operations and identify opportunities for process automation through technology in field and greenhouse operations including seed preparation, planting, field plot management, data collection, harvesting, environmental control, automated plant movement
Creation of Master Test plan and work with QA Manager on Test Strategy for all projects, determining scope, schedule and sequence of test activities
Assists Manufacturing Engineering in problem solving technical problems with product
Key Individual contribution on Automation of Feature development
Manage and own Automation portfolio solutions from creation through to the enablement of sales and consultants
Manage and lead a team of Automation Architects and Consultants focused on a specific solution area
Automation Lead Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Automation Lead
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISTQB, ITIL, QAI, ISEB, PMP, CTFL, CSTP, SAFE, AWS, LEAN
Education for Automation Lead
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the automation lead job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Education, Information Technology, Technology, Computer Engineering, Science, Business, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Automation Lead
Desired skills for automation lead include:
Java
SQL
JavaScript
CSS
AJAX
AngularJS
Debugging
HTML/XML
HTTP
Internet/Web technologies
Desired experience for automation lead includes:
Work independently with little direct supervision in the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of applications and data
Build Test Data and Testing End-to-End functionality of the Data
Extensive knowledge of business functions
Experience with HP Quality Center Test Management tool
Minimum of BS/MS degree
3+ years of experience in design automation support
Automation Lead Examples
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Automation Lead Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of automation lead. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for automation lead
- Builds and implements a scalable, reusable automation framework
- Works with manual testers to enable automation suites to be executed on a regular basis to validate the quality of releases daily builds
- A primary responsibility for the PA engineer is designing the control strategy and control systems, implementation, which is not typical within the industry
- Participate in kick-off meetings, creation of assessment checklists, team interviews
- Support multiple ALM environments and API integrations such as Rally and Service Desk
- Support automation frameworks that support open source technologies
- Provide first level support for HP, Perfecto mobile, other vendor software
- Develop automated solutions with using various automation platforms and Oracle APEX in order to increase test coverage and improve efficiencies across the organization
- Install Software applications upgrades and patches
- Help support Major releases, patches, hotfixes by providing technical support to the testing team providing logs, files, data base info, make database changes and taking part in numerous trouble shooting calls with developers for all aspects of the applications that are tested
Qualifications for automation lead
- 5-7 years of UNIX/Linux and Windows platform navigation and/or configuration
- Senior level exposure with database environments combined with at least 3 years of experience with either programming or complex scripting involving interactions with databases and/or very large data sets
- An understanding of LDAP and vendor-specific authentication systems and their related API's
- Exposure in working with Enterprise level processes, such as backups, automated monitoring and incident/change management
- Complex/large Project Management experience or ability to work on tasks and drive projects through to completion with limited supervision
- 6 + years of strong experience in design, implement and optimize frameworks to support rapid Automation in parallel with Agile cycles through recent techniques such as BDD, TDD, ATDD
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Automation Lead Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of automation lead. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for automation lead
- Managing a team of developers to deliver high impact web applications, scripts, tools, etc to drive business scalability
- Ensuring high levels of technical excellence in delivered products
- Working closely with the data science team to embed machine learning algorithms, NLP, etc into front-line tools/processes
- Collect, extract, analyze, interpret and report on key data from complex data sets
- Help the team in regular audit on existing process
- Will train users of various BSAPs as applicable
- Will be required to work and coordinate with subcontractors and vendor reps as needed
- Lead the test automation development from concept to implementation
- Define and execute automation testing for key interfaces to include message integrity, data integrity, robustness, negative testing, performance testing, stress testing, compatibility testing
- Define technical requirements and create high-level architectural specifications to ensure feasibility, functionality and integration of automation, development, and test activities
Qualifications for automation lead
- Applies advanced engineering methodologies in engineering
- Experience with cloud based testing services like SauceLabs, BrowserStack
- Experience in implementing test automation for the host code (Java on Host, Cobol, Batch programs SP/SR)
- Hands-on DevOps Test Automation experience on commercial & open source tools like Selenium, HP UFT, Protractor, Logigear Test Architect
- Basic knowledge of crop production and farming practices, , farm equipment operation and repair
- Overall 5+ years of experience in Automation using python
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Automation Lead Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of automation lead. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for automation lead
- Assess interface design and implementation with an emphasis on usability for a variety of applications and user levels
- Build and maintain consultative relationship with customers and partners (OEMs)
- Assist in determining appropriate solution-focused and/or technical-focused resources
- Field enablement responsibility through venues such as Virtual Teams, Roadshows, and ATSM meetings
- Provide support and direction in the creation of the technical proposals, leveraging external resources
- Creation/Contribution to Practice related marketing strategy
- Track and report appropriate metrics for strategic opportunities and big bets
- Partner with Professional Services (PS), Global Supply Chain (ITC), Lab Services (ATC), to enable complete solutions that can be offered to customers
- Closely monitor productivity and quality, ensuring both are consistently met and take corrective measures when needed
- Engage with stakeholders for multiple applications, define automation solutions for complex applications
Qualifications for automation lead
- Highly proficient and at least 4 years of hands-on experience in latest automation technologies
- Strong knowledge in transport layer protocols (HTTP, HTTPs etc)
- Additional knowledge on network Caching technologies will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of C# and SQL Server
- Have been part of automation projects which included automation of REST APIs
- Knowledge of mocking frameworks like fakeiteasy, plasma (or any others)
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Automation Lead Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of automation lead. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for automation lead
- Maintain automation frameworks/libraries, tools interfaces
- Engage with project managers, business analysts, developers, testers, and product owners to ensure that all test automation activities occur in a timely fashion
- Communicate on status of activities assigned
- Freelance/800xA Project Engineering and Supervision of Installation/Commissioning
- Sound knowledge in 800xA with AC800M controller, Engineering and Commissioning
- Understand Tender documents/Requisitions (RFQ) and specifications for Automation systems and Preparation of Techno Commercial Offers and Solutions
- Freelance/800xA System Architectural Design, handle full scope DCS Project from Kickoff to Handover
- Full Scope Project Experience like System Architecture Design GA/IGA Design, BOM Preparation and Networking Components, Application development, Graphics Development, Library Development, Commissioning handover
- Interact with Customers/Consultants on Technical requirements and Coordination with entire Project Team
- Sound Knowledge in Freelance/800xA System Installation and Administration, SMS Email Messaging, IT Calculations
Qualifications for automation lead
- Experience with BDD style testing
- Automated Performance and load testing will be preferred
- Competence to quickly embrace and understand new technologies
- 8+ years of experience in a Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect or Architect consulting delivery role
- Experience across vertical industry areas preferred
- Comfortable working with highly distributed teams, including interaction with the Open Source communities via Email and collaboration tools
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Automation Lead Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an automation lead. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for automation lead
- Extensive Knowledge in 800xA System Engineering and Commissioning
- Sound Knowledge in Library Development for DCS Applications, Application development (FBD & structured Text), Graphics Development and Commissioning
- Sound Knowledge in full scope Project Engineering, like System Architecture design, Panel GA/IGA Design, Network design and BOM, IO List, Software Development, FAT, SAT and Commissioning
- Self-motivated and adapt to work in High pressure environment
- Analyze feature requirements
- Design, create and maintain automated scripts
- Develop tools that will help streamline processes in the team
- Closely collaborate with stakeholders to deliver quality output and on time
- Responsible for group input into annual work plan and budget
- Execute scripts and procedures to test new and amended proprietary software, data configuration, and product integration
Qualifications for automation lead
- The ability to self-study and quickly learn and put into practice new topics
- Hands-on experience with Selenium, Automation, Java Development experience (Must Have)
- Windows XP/NT Infrastructure
- Degree in electrical, mechanical, process or chemical engineering
- Working knowledge of test methodologies in the areas of continuous, integration, system, exploratory testing, performance and applying them in an agile environment at different phases of Software Development Life Cycle
- Help develop staff in order to enhance performance delivery, meet contractual obligations and maximize staff retention