Test Automation Expert

At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first We re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Test Automation Mobile Expert Department Technology Lilly Location Eli Lilly Hyderabad Position Type Full-Time Level P2-P3 Are you passionate about leveraging technology to automate and transform business processes Do you have a deep understanding of test automation and a desire to drive innovation in enterprise systems If so the technology at Lilly Enterprise Test Automation team invites you to apply for the role of Test Automation Expert As a key Test Automation Expert you will be responsible for driving the quality and reliability of automation solutions across the enterprise In this role you will work closely with functional IT teams to gain a deep understanding of their domains and applications providing technical consultation contributing to automation architecture design and leading initial setup activities to enable effective test automation Are you innovative and curious about new technology that can make business processes easier and more efficient Come join our team Automation in Software Testing Lilly s mission is to develop and maintain software products that meet the needs and requirements of both our internal and external customers This typically involves a combination of activities such as gathering and analysing user requirements designing and implementing software solutions testing and debugging code and maintaining and improving the performance and reliability of the software over time The goal of software engineering at Lilly is to create high-quality reliable and effective software utilizing cutting edge methodologies and integrations to solve Lilly s real-world problems and provide value to our customers At Lilly our Technology Enablement initiatives particularly within the Enterprise Test Automation Centre of Excellence TACoE are designed to leverage modern tools and practices to enhance the quality speed and reliability of software delivery We are committed to embedding automated testing into the core of our engineering processes enabling innovation reducing manual effort and delivering sustainable value to our operations and customers As an Enterprise Test Automation Expert you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of cutting-edge test automation frameworks fostering a culture of continuous integration and deployment and guiding teams across the enterprise to achieve robust scalable and efficient test automation practices Key responsibilities Serve as a liaison across various technology at Lilly functional areas to promote and support enterprise-wide test automation initiatives Lead and mentor a diverse team of Test Leads and Engineers to rapidly initiate and scale test automation efforts Provide expert consultation on test automation tools solution fit and best practices Champion an automation-first mindset in test execution strategies and software delivery Develop deep technical expertise in test automation platforms and industry best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement Align people tools and processes to enable rapid and reusable automation solutions across the enterprise Continuously evaluate and validate emerging automation tools and technologies to ensure Lilly remains at the forefront of innovation Collaborate with the Test Automation Architect to ensure platform stability security performance and scalability Partner with peers to define and maintain automation metrics and KPIs including dashboards and automated reporting Work closely with delivery teams to anticipate demand plan capacity and ensure timely project execution Act as a consulting partner to functional teams identifying automation opportunities and guiding the implementation of scalable sustainable test automation strategies Serve in a techno-functional role collaborating with various functional areas and the Enterprise Test Automation team to bridge gaps and ensure effective automation solutions Qualifications Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field 8 years of relevant experience in the field Proven experience as a technical leader with the ability to influence strategic direction and drive implementation across multiple projects Extensive hands-on experience in software testing and test automation tools and technologies Proficiency in various testing types functional integration regression mobile data cross-platform component security and UI UX testing Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and cloud-native architectures integration strategies and security considerations Demonstrated ability to build relationships lead diverse teams and drive operational improvements Should have experience with stakeholder management influencing without authority relationship management Should have experience leading testing teams in executing large scale test plans for complex systems Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement Candidate should have prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or life sciences domain Preferred Skills Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills High intellectual and technical curiosity with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation Functional Testing API Testing and Mobile Testing Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum Kanban and SAFe Expertise in manual and automated testing of mobile applications Experience with performance and security testing on mobile devices Experience in Python scripting for automation and testing tasks Expertise in mobile application testing across both iOS and Android platforms with hands-on experience using tools like Appium Robotium Test Complete etc and implementing industry best practices About the Organization Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting edge technologies like most prominent tech companies What differentiates Lilly IT is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose - creating medicines that make life better for people around the world like data driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds so they can bring an assortment of knowledge skills and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business The Enterprise Automation team part of DIGITAL CORE drives technology platforms that enable business transformation through scale speed and innovation Focused on delivering exceptional employee experiences and empowering teams through digital solutions the team redefines ways of working to boost productivity As technology leaders they serve as a catalyst for innovation and agility across the enterprise playing a key role in shaping and executing the company s broader technology strategy Will this position support sponsorship No Travel percentage for this position 0-10 Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national 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