Lead QA Automation Specialist

ANSR is hiring for one of its clients.About Dr. Martens:Dr. Martens is an iconic British brand founded in 1960 in Northamptonshire. Produced originally for workers looking for tough, durable boots, the brand was quickly adopted by diverse youth subcultures and associated musical movements. Dr. Martens has since transcended its working-class roots while still celebrating its proud heritage and, six decades later, “Docs” or “DM’s” are worn by people around the world who use them as a symbol of empowerment and their own individual attitude. The Company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 29 January 2021 (DOCS.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.Must-Have Experience:6 - 9 years of relevant experience in test automation and 2+ years as Lead SDET / Test Automation Architect, designing and implementing robust automation frameworks for web, mobile, and backend systems.Proven experience designing and scaling automation frameworks from scratch across enterprise applications.1-2 years of experience in performance testing for the enterprise applications (using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner etc.)Expertise in C#, Specflow, JavaStrong grasp of testing strategies: unit, integration, functional, performance, security, and exploratory.Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and cloud-based testing tools (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).Proficient in API and backend testing using Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, or custom frameworks like Rest assuredExperience of working with other development teams to ensure quality is designed in at all stages of product lifecycleExperience in mentoring teamsProficient in writing SQL scriptsTechnical Skills:Skilled in developing scalable test solutions using C# and SpecFlowExperience of writing test automation for web apps and mobile devices.Experience of deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub, or JenkinsProficient with test management systems such as JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr Scale etcExperience of testing without UI, using test drivers, simulators, harnesses, and API tools like SwaggerUI, Postman and SoapUI.Experience in working with browserstack, perfecto, saucelabs etc.Experience with performance testingExpertise in developing & maintaining automated test scriptsExperience in evaluating test automation and performance testing tools and leveraging AI based automationDesirable Skills / Experience:Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance (and Operations)Exposure to any Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Experience of supply chain planning using tools like Blue Yonder.Experience of end-to-end supply chain managementExperience of testing IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS)Experience of testing ecommerce on SAP Commerce CloudExperience of testing any point of sales systems (POS), such as Microsoft Store Commerce.Experience of solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services Ability to operate with relative independence in a fast-paced work environment.Experience of Analytics and Power BISoft Skills:Excellent communication and stakeholder management.Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.Education:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics) or equivalent experience.QA Certification (eg ISTQB) is desirableWe live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CARE. At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same You’ll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team membersYou will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awarenessYou will bring the outside-in; you’ll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving You’ll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeingTHE GIG:As a QA Automation Specialist in our Enterprise Technology team, you will:Understand the test automation and performance testing needs of enterprise applicationsEvaluate, compare, and recommend test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium etc.) based on project needs and technology stackDesign and implement modular, maintainable automation frameworks that support UI, API, integration, and performance testingEstablish best practices for automation design, code review, CI/CD integration, and continuously improve/optimizeBuild reusable libraries and utilities for automation that can be leveraged across teams and projectsDefine the overall test strategy and test plan for ERP applications across functional, regression, integration, and performanceDevelop automated test scripts and plans using standard frameworks & tool