Manager-Test Automation

Why Ryan?Global Award-Winning CultureFlexible Work EnvironmentGenerous Paid Time OffWorld-Class Benefits and CompensationRapid Growth OpportunitiesCompany Sponsored Two-Way TransportationExponential Career GrowthWe're looking for a Manager of our Test Automation team who will steer a high impact quality engineering practice that underpins our strategic initiative to re envision a broad suite of enterprise applications. You will set test automation strategy, mentor a growing team of engineers, and ensure that release cycles are predictable, reliable, and continuously improving. Your remit spans governance, tooling, process optimization, and stakeholder communication—driving a culture of quality across the SDLC.We value open minded learning, experimentation, and a positive can do attitude. If you thrive on building best in class automation frameworks and enjoy nurturing talent, this role offers a career defining opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesPeopleCultivates an inclusive, growth‑oriented team culture and creates a positive team‑member experience.Hires, coaches, and performance management of a team of Test Automation Engineers.Defines career paths, provides constructive feedback, and drives continual capability uplift.Test Strategy & PlanningOwns the end‑to‑end test strategy—including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing—for multiple product lines.Translates business and technical requirements into risk‑based test plans and automation roadmaps.Establishes and tracks quality KPIs (e.g., defect containment, escaped defects, automation coverage) and communicates insights to Product, Engineering, and Executive stakeholders.Acts as escalation point for critical quality issues and drives root‑cause analysis and preventive actions.Automation Framework DevelopmentDirects the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable automation frameworks (Katalon/Selenium/Playwright/SpecFlow) across web, API, and micro‑services layers.Integrates automated suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable shift‑left testing and continuous delivery.Guides the adoption of BDD/TDD practices, service virtualization, and containerized test environments.Manages testing budget, vendor relationships, and tooling licenses.Champions continuous improvement—identifying process bottlenecks and implementing data‑driven optimization.Ensures compliance with company coding standards, security guidelines, and audit requirements.Quality Metrics & ReportingEstablishes and tracks quality KPIs (e.g., defect containment, escaped defects, automation coverage) and communicates insights to Product, Engineering, and Executive stakeholders.Acts as escalation point for critical quality issues and drives root‑cause analysis and preventive actions.Maintain meticulous documentation for all testing activities to ensure auditability and knowledge retention.Collaboration & ExecutionPartner with application developers to troubleshoot issues and document defects.Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and business stakeholders.Contribute to project planning and estimation for features and enhancements.Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge sharing. What You BringBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred).9+ years in software quality engineering, with 3+ years leading distributed automation teams.Deep expertise in at least one programming language (C#, or Java) and object‑oriented design.Proven track record building and scaling automation frameworks for large‑scale enterprise applications.Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).Strong knowledge of SQL and experience validating data at rest and in motion.Familiarity with performance (JMeter, k6) and security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).Excellent stakeholder management, prioritization, and communication skills.ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent certification is a plus. Why Join Us?You'll be part of a company where innovation meets real-world impact. We're building something meaningful, and we want your expertise to help shape the future of our platform. Expect a collaborative environment, intelligent peers, and the opportunity to make technical and business decisions that matter.