Principal - Test Automation

A legacy of excellence driving innovation and personalized service to create exceptional customer experiences About H E Services At H E Services vibrant tech center in Hyderabad youll have the opportunity to contribute to technology innovation for Holman Automotive a leading American fleet management and automotive services company Our goal is to continue investing in people processes and facilities to ensure expansion in a way that allows us to support our customers and develop new tech solutions Holman has come a long way during its first 100 years in business The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing vehicle fabrication and upfitting component manufacturing and productivity solutions powertrain distribution and logistics services commercial and personal insurance and risk management and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States Join us and be part of a team that s transforming the way Holman operates creating a more efficient data-driven and customer-centric future Read more about us Roles Responsibilities Architect and implement scalable test-automation solutions using custom open-source frameworks Playwright TypeScript Karate K6 performance and or Tricentis Tosca TestIM low-code across enterprise platforms React React Native GraphQL API SAP NET Salesforce MS Dynamics Azure AWS Integrate AI and machine-learning capabilities e g Model Context Protocol servers for autonomous test design generation maintenance and analytics Define and operationalize Test Data Management TDM strategies to enable secure reusable and synthetic data across test environments Integrate automation within Azure DevOps ADO pipelines ensuring that execution results and metrics are automatically published to ADO dashboards for transparency and traceability Partner with product development and DevOps teams to embed automation throughout the CI CD workflow and enable shift-left testing using mock data and fake APIs Establish governance coding standards and best practices for automation frameworks Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies and measure business value Mentor and coach QA engineers and developers to scale low-code and open-source automation across the enterprise Present automation strategy progress and ROI metrics to leadership and stakeholders Education and or Training Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience Additional education certifications or other distinctions are a plus Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs i e Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint Project Visio SharePoint etc Relevant Work Experience 8 years of progressive QA and test-automation experience 3 years in an architectural or enterprise lead role Hands-on experience with Playwright TypeScript Javascript for modern UI API and K6 performance testing Proficiency in publishing automation results to Azure DevOps ADO and building Power BI QA metrics dashboards Experience testing applications built on React React Native GraphQL API SAP NET Salesforce and MS Dynamics Practical knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud testing strategies Familiarity with AI ML testing capabilities self-healing risk-based test selection automated test generation using MCP servers Strong presentation and stakeholder influence skills at technical and senior levels Planning Organizing Managerial Knowledge Define and maintain enterprise automation roadmaps aligned to AI and modernization goals Plan and govern tool implementation and framework adoption across multiple technology stacks Establish and track KPIs for automation coverage execution efficiency and quality of automated solutions Coordinate and standardize automation processes globally Proactive organized approach to multitasking and prioritization Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures Applies expertise to improve efficiency and accomplish objectives within own area of responsibility Understands the key business drivers uses this knowledge in own work Expands fundamental knowledge in own function and broadens skills Decisions are guided by policies and procedures receives moderate guidance and oversight from manager Effectively manages time and consistently meets deadlineswith some guidance from manager Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and effectiveness in work Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to doing quality work Adjusts quickly to new or changing assignments processes and people Displays professionalism and remains composed when faced with challenges Learns from experience modifies behavior to be more effective Recognizes ones own strengths and opportunities for growth Communicating Influencing Skills Excellent verbal and written communication able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly Proven ability to influence decision-making across development DevOps and business stakeholders Skilled mentor and coach capable of building technical excellence within QA teams Strong research and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to summarize andexpress information and ideas in a clear and organized manner Responds to non-standard requests investigates with assistance from others as needed Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals Identifies and removes barriers to effective teamwork Listens openly and carefully to others ideas and suggestions respects opposing points of view Consistently earns trust loyalty and respect of others Gathers clarifies and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers Offers support to other team members follows through on commitments Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions Demonstrates consistency between words and actions