QA Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases for automotive software applications. - Perform comprehensive REST API and GUI testing to ensure software quality and reliability. - Develop and maintain test automation scripts using Python and relevant automation frameworks. - Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software defects. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps. - Configure and maintain testing environments, including Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring optimal testing conditions. - Work in Linux-based development and testing environments to enhance testing processes. - Contribute to testing activities for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and EE vehicle architecture, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Overview - The QA Automation Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive software systems within a consulting environment. - This position focuses on leveraging Python programming to enhance test automation processes, ensuring software integrity through comprehensive testing methodologies. - The incumbent will work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, thus optimizing the software development lifecycle. - The role demands a deep understanding of automotive electronic systems and experience in both API and GUI testing. - The ideal candidate will drive quality improvements, contributing to robust and reliable automotive software solutions. - This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, particularly within the automotive sector. - The QA Automation Engineer will be tasked with developing and maintaining automated test scripts, ensuring they are integrated effectively within CI/CD pipelines. - The job demands collaboration with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot software defects and implement testing strategies that align with project goals. - Working in a fast-paced consulting environment, the QA Automation Engineer will support various automotive clients by ensuring their software applications meet high-quality standards. - The role involves configuring and maintaining testing environments, and leveraging expertise in Linux-based systems to enhance testing efficiency. - A strong emphasis is placed on technical leadership and mentoring, guiding junior engineers in adopting best practices in automation and testing methodologies. - The QA Automation Engineer will contribute significantly to the testing of automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and EE vehicle architecture. - The candidate will employ their knowledge of Azure DevOps and automation frameworks to streamline testing processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in software quality assurance. Requirements - 6-9 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, particularly in the automotive sector. - ISTQB Tester Certification or equivalent experience in software testing and test automation. - Proficiency in Python programming and experience with automation frameworks such as Robot Framework and Selenium. - Hands-on experience in REST API testing and GUI testing, with a strong understanding of software testing methodologies. - Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps, including setup and configuration of Azure Virtual Machines. - Familiarity with Linux environments and experience in testing automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.