Sr.Test Automation Specialist

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.</strong></p><p>As a full-service, data-driven customer experience transformation agency, we partner with Top 500 companies in the DACH region and in Eastern Europe. Originally from Switzerland, Merkle DACH was created out of a merger of Namics and Isobar - two leading full-service digital agencies.</p><p>Our 1200+ digital enthusiasts are innovating the way brands are built, through providing expertise in Digital Transformation strategy, MarTech platforms, Creativity, UX, CRM, Data, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet and CMS. We are part of the global Merkle brand, the largest brand within the dentsu group, who shares with us a network of over 66,000 passionate individuals in 146 countries.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><ul><li>Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Robot Framework for a CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Deployment) pipeline;</li><li>Will ensure that new capabilities and functionalities developed for the platform are tested and validated in an automated fashion;</li><li>Estimates, evaluates and creates test cases and QA tickets as part of an Agile work team;</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues on/offshore on a day-to-day basis;</li><li>Reporting and documentation on testing activities;</li><li>Work closely with product and delivery managers to manage Agile sprints and QA stories.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>6+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance;</li><li>4+ years’ experience in Test Automation;</li><li>Professional experience developing automation to support CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Deployment) pipelines is strongly desired;</li><li>Professional experience developing testing automation on Robot Framework or Selenium Webdriver;</li><li>Professional experience in functional testing;</li><li>Good knowledge of Python and/or Java;</li><li>Knowledge of SQL is preferred;</li><li>Detail-oriented, well-organized, quick learner with a strong technical aptitude and a drive to improve a system’s reliability and optimize delivery of new capabilities;</li><li>Excellent communication skills – good at communicating and documenting technical information and describing implementations;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>We work with highly motivated people, who support and enrich each other. We live the possibilities of the digital world through home office, meaning you can work anywhere with flexible (annual) working hours. We also value face-to-face exchanges - coffee or tea, biscuits or fruit are all welcomed on board and shared throughout our offices.</p><p>If you ever feel the need to take a break from the digital world, we love to get hands on together and use pens, paper, and whiteboards for brainstorming sessions. Need to clear your head? Hit the foosball table, PlayStation, massage bench or yoga mat. For networking and (brain) food, we offer regular exchange formats, like meetings, tech labs and more. Not enough? We are full believers in education and support training, whether it be internally or externally. We support you.</p><p>If you feel inspired by us, we’ll probably be inspired by you. Join us now and apply online to make sure we match each other’s expectations. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified candidates - regardless of your gender or background, please indicate your salary expectations and possible entry date. We look forward to hearing from you!</p><p>.</p>