Lead, Automation Engineer

The Lead, Automation Engineer role is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of Prodege’s software systems. As a key member of the Quality Engineering team, this individual is responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust test automation strategy to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software. This role drives collaboration with product and development teams, advocates for quality throughout the development lifecycle, and continuously seeks process improvements to enhance testing efficiency. Additionally, the Lead Automation Engineer will oversee contract automation engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and high standards of delivery.

*** We are seeking local candidates within the Greater Los Angeles Ca area. This role does not offer work visa sponsorship.***

Primary Objectives:

1. Test Automation Strategy & Execution
2. Collaboration with Product & Development Teams
3. Quality Advocacy & Process Improvement
4. Issue Tracking & Resolution
5. Industry Knowledge & Continuous Learning
6. Managing contract Automation Engineers

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Detailed Job Duties: (typical monthly, weekly, daily tasks which support the primary objectives)

• Test Automation Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive test automation strategy to enhance software reliability and performance.
  • Design, plan, and execute automated test cases using tools such as Selenium, with a focus on providing early feedback on product functionality.
  • Perform manual and automated testing, including regression tests, to ensure comprehensive coverage of software functionality.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on all phases of the testing process, ensuring clear and actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Collaboration with Product & Development Teams

  • Collaborate closely with product and development teams to develop test plans that cover both new and existing features.
  • Participate in planning and brainstorming sessions for new features, offering insights to help guide development.
  • Analyze and interpret product requirements and technical design documents to provide timely, constructive feedback.
  • Actively work with the development team to document software and systems functionality, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

• Quality Advocacy & Process Improvement

  • Serve as the primary QA engineer, taking ownership of testing initiatives and driving improvements in QA processes.
  • Identify bottlenecks in QA processes, propose solutions, and implement strategies to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Act as a vocal advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring quality standards are upheld.

• Issue Tracking & Resolution

  • Track issues and manage the resolution of bugs and defects to completion, collaborating with the development team to ensure timely fixes.
  • Document and review test results, ensuring that bugs and issues are properly reported and followed up.
  • Reproduce bugs and conduct meticulous regression testing to ensure that identified issues are resolved.

• Industry Knowledge & Continuous Learning

  • Keep up with the latest trends in software testing and quality assurance, ensuring that the company stays ahead of industry best practices.
  • Continuously update testing methods and tools to reflect current industry trends and technological advancements.

• Managing contract Automation Engineers

  • Oversee the performance, deliverables, and timelines of contract automation engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Plan, allocate, and coordinate tasks between internal teams and contract automation resources, ensuring effective utilization and collaboration to meet project deadlines.
  • Provide feedback and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors to ensure ongoing resource effectiveness.

What does SUCCESS look like?

Successful performance as a Lead, A