Automation Engineer

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team! This position is located in Irving, Texas. 
 
Duties:

• Design, develop and maintain an automation framework
• Create automated processes for triggering nightly runs and monitor them regularly
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to make sure QA and Automation is an integral part of the process
• Create comprehensive test strategies for new development and ensure regression coverage across platforms
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support agile development practices using Docker and Jenkins
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and provide constructive feedback to junior Automation Engineers along with mentoring and sharing best practices for driving continuous improvement
• Analyze test results, identify framework issues, and provide recommendations for resolution
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for automation against difficult-to-automate areas of the product
• Identify and communicate automation needs and challenges and follow them through to resolution
• Work within a Scrum based SDLC and report on automation progress to management and during sprint ceremonies

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with programming concepts, development logic or automating simple to medium complexity processes 
• Experience in test automation and building frameworks from scratch
• Hands-on development experience with Typescript and JavaScript or Typescript based automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with the Cypress.io automation framework
• Experience with backend API automation using Python or other language(s) 
• Proficient with Git and Bitbucket for version control
• Experience in security/penetration, performance, and load testing
• Strong understanding of software test automation best practices
• Experience with API testing is preferred
• Experience with AWS, Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines is preferred
• Familiarity with handling sensitive data is preferred
• Knowledge of e-commerce and point of sale hardware testing is preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $43.00 and $63.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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