Jet2 Travel Technologies - Lead Automation Engineer - Appium/Selenium

Job Description : Responsibilities : - Define the strategic vision for test automation aligned with business objectives and overall IT strategy. - Identify opportunities for automation across all functions, focusing on scalability, ROI, and value delivery. - Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, showcasing the value of automation through clear ROI metrics, KPIs, and compelling presentations. - Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the automation team and the wider organization. - Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and other relevant areas. - Select and implement appropriate automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical feasibility. - Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts. - Implement feedback loops to continuously refine and improve automation processes and frameworks. - Establish and enforce governance frameworks for all automation projects, ensuring compliance with best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements. - Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives and promote consistency across teams. - Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of automation efforts. - Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, considering factors such as cost, functionality, scalability, and integration capabilities. - Conduct proof-of-concept projects to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of chosen tools. - Manage vendor relationships and negotiate : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. - Extensive experience (typically 8 years) in software testing and automation, with a focus on leading and implementing enterprise-wide automation initiatives. - Proven experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks for UI, API, and other relevant areas. - Deep understanding of various automation tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, etc.). - Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience in managing and mentoring a team of automation engineers. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Experience with cloud-based testing and automation (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: pune, IN

Posted Date: 2/6/2025