Lead QA Automation

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Automation SDET to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality and a strong background in both front-end and back-end software testing, with a strong focus on automation tools and frameworks.

Shyftlabs is a growing data product company founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks for Web, API, and Mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery through robust testing.
• Troubleshoot complex software workflows and provide solutions for issues identified during testing.
• Build and maintain automation test frameworks across multiple platforms, including Web, API, and Mobile.
• Manage and prioritize testing efforts across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Contribute to continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines to streamline testing processes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to improving testing best practices across the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on both front-end and back-end systems, including writing automated tests.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining automation test frameworks for Web, and API platforms.
• Proficiency in using testing tools and languages such as TestRail, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Python, REST APIs, Robot Framework, and SQL.
• Expertise in cloud platforms like Jenkins, and GitLab, and experience integrating CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and implementation of automated testing frameworks for Web, API, and Mobile platforms using tools/frameworks like PyTest, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, and Robot automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience creating and managing automated testing using Selenium/BDD, Robot framework or equivalent tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability to changing requirements and priorities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Kanban, and a deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• A solid understanding of the retail, e-commerce, and pet industries.
• A positive attitude and a proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes and continuously improving testing processes.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.