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.

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