Test Automation Lead

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.

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 Enterprise Test Automation team invites you to apply for the role of Test Automation Lead.

As a Test Automation Lead, you will be responsible for driving the quality and reliability of automation solutions across the enterprise. In this role, you will work closely with Engineers and cross-functional teams throughout the full application lifecycle—ensuring that systems are thoroughly tested, resilient, and aligned with business needs from development through to production.

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 analyzing 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 a Test Automation Lead within Lilly's Enterprise Test Automation Centre of Excellence, you will play a critical role in driving quality and efficiency across our software delivery lifecycle. You will lead testing efforts across multiple projects, champion an automation-first approach, and ensure robust test strategies are implemented to support our enterprise technology initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of modern testing practices, particularly within regulated environments like healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of testers to plan, design, and execute comprehensive testing strategies and test plans across various projects.

• Champion and implement an automation-first approach in test execution strategies.

• Influence and guide stakeholders on test automation best practices and quality standards.

• Design and maintain independent test cases for newly developed applications.

• Provide actionable feedback to developers on automated testing strategies, design improvements, and patches.

• Conduct system load and performance tests for new products and features.

• Collaborate with quality representatives to document and maintain quality processes.

• Create and maintain Test Plans and Test Strategies aligned with project goals.

• Drive improvements in functionality, design, and usability of new software products.

• Conduct automated tests to ensure software is reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.

• Analyze software and systems to identify risks and prevent defects.

• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution.

• Stay current with compliance documentation and apply relevant standards to testing activities.

• Apply validation practices and documentation standards across projects.

• Continuously upskill and adopt the latest advancements in testing tools and methodologies.

• Implement Shift Left strategies to integrate testing early in the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Tester or Test Lead.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and their testing requirements.

• Extensive hands-on experience with JavaScript testing frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright.

• Proficiency in BDD frameworks, particularly Cucumber.

• Experience with API testing and performance testing tools such as k6, LoadRunner, and JMeter.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD.

• Experience across various testing types: functional, integration, regression, mobile, data, cross-platform, component, security, and UI/UX.

• Understanding of compliance and documentation processes in the healthcare/pharma industry.

• Familiarity with change control processes, including CAPA management.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with security testing and awareness of common vulnerabilities.

• Familiar with database testing and SQL scripting for data validation.

• Understanding of authentication and identity protocols such as OAuth and OpenID Connect.

• Experience with accessibility testing standards and tools.

• Exposure to AI-powered testing tools such as Mabl, TestComplete, or Applitools

• 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 and implementing industry best practices.

• Familiar with AWS services

• Familiar with Power BI reporting

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