At Finexus, we are investing in a transformation of our testing practices, by embracing cutting edge test automation.
As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and implementing the company’s test automation strategy, in partnership with other senior engineering leads.
Key responsibilities & goals
- You will lead test automation for one of the company’s core products (e.g. AREMA, Cardworks).
- You will identify areas that benefit from improved test automation, and execute implementation plans to achieve these improvements.
- Your scope will cover several modules/sub-components of the product.
- As a lead, you will help train technical QAs in test automation, including identifying needs for formal 3rd party training or courses.
- You will partner with Platform tech leads to help the company provide the best tech stack for test automation.
- You may be asked to consult or advise testing initiatives on other products, but your focus will be on your own product.
Required skills & experience
- 7+ years in Quality Assurance (QA), with at least 4 years in Test Automation specifically, OR 5+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on testing.
- Expertise in at least 2 key areas of testing – web, mobile, API/backend, security, performance.
- Experience with industry standard testing platforms or frameworks e.g. Katalon, Playwright, Postman, Cypress, Appium, Robot Framework, Karate
- Coding knowledge in 1 programming language e.g. Python, Javascript, Java, Golang
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, in English.
- Preferred:
- A track record of training and mentoring other QAs/automation engineers, whether through direct or indirect reporting.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or similar (e.g. Computer Engineering, Software Engineering).
