Test Lead

Job Description Responsibilities: Test Strategy and Planning: - Define and own the overall test strategy and plan for projects, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across different test levels (unit, integration, system, acceptance). - Identify and proactively mitigate testing risks and dependencies. - Estimate testing effort and resources required for projects. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear test objectives and acceptance criteria. Automation Leadership and Framework Development: - Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers, providing technical guidance, support, and fostering their professional growth. - Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust automation frameworks using Robot Framework. - Establish and enforce automation best practices, coding standards, and guidelines within the team. - Evaluate and integrate different automation tools and libraries to enhance the overall automation capabilities. - Drive the adoption of automation across the entire testing lifecycle. Hands-on Automation Development: - Actively participate in the development and execution of automated test scripts using Robot Framework for various application layers (UI, API, backend). - Develop reusable test libraries and keywords to improve efficiency and maintainability of test assets. - Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. - Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for prompt resolution. Cloud Native Testing (RHOCP Preferred): - Develop and execute test strategies for applications deployed in Cloud Native environments, with a strong focus on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP). - Understand and test containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), microservices architecture, and related cloud native concepts. - Implement automation for testing deployments, scaling, resilience, and other cloud native aspects. - Troubleshoot and analyze issues within cloud native environments. Environment and Tool Management: - Manage and maintain test environments (Windows/Linux) required for automation execution. - Configure and integrate different automation tools (e.g., test management tools, reporting tools) into the testing process. - Ensure the availability and stability of test environments. Collaboration and Communication: - Effectively communicate test progress, risks, and issues to all relevant stakeholders. - Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle. - Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives). - Provide clear and concise test reports and metrics to inform decision-making. Continuous Improvement: - Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in test automation and cloud native testing. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices within the testing team. - Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and training for the team to enhance collective expertise. Required Skills and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 8 to 10 years of overall experience in software testing. - Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing test automation frameworks using Robot Framework. - Strong proficiency in Python, as it is the primary language used with Robot Framework. - Solid understanding of different test automation approaches and methodologies. - Proven experience in automating testing for applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems. - Significant understanding and practical experience with Cloud Native concepts and technologies. - Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) is highly preferred. - Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes). - Experience with various automation tools and libraries relevant to different testing types (e.g., Selenium for web UI, Requests for API testing). - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and integrating automated tests within them. - Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira with Xray/Zephyr, TestLink). - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. - Experience working in Agile development environments. Good to Have Skills: - Experience with other automation tools and frameworks. - Knowledge of performance testing tools. - Experience with security testing concepts and tools. - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in cloud environments. - Relevant certifications in testing or cloud technologies.