Lead Engineer Test Automation

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong professional to lead our test automation efforts. This role involves developing and maintaining automation scripts, troubleshooting technical issues, mentoring team members, and contributing to strategic planning for our test automation suite. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Veeva Vault platform and applications.

What You'll Do:

• Learn and understand features of Veeva Vault platform and applications.
• Work on CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, JIRA) on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (API and UI).
• Communicate status and work effectively with onshore/offshore managers.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day technical issues related to test automation.
• Perform code reviews and be a technical mentor to team members.
• Work with managers to arrive at metrics for measuring the code quality for the test automation suite.
• Work closely with scrum masters on sprint plannings and backlog grooming.
• Be a key player for the growth of Veeva Hyderabad by contributing to recruiting initiatives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software test automation.
• Strong experience in Java, Object-Oriented Methodologies.
• Strong experience with automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber).
• Good working knowledge of CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies (preferably in an onshore/offshore model).
• Experience working for a product-based company.
• Excellent team collaboration and effective communication skills.
• Experience playing a technical mentor role to the team and performing code reviews.
• Experience leading automation projects in a technical role and actively participating in overall program/project management activities.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or similar.
• Experience with applicable software and programs including Kotlin, Swift, JAVA, and React.
• Experience with Android and Mac platforms.
• Fluency in interfacing and functional testing.
• A natural problem solver and critical thinker.
• Comfortable debugging and working with object-oriented programming.
• Experience in Mobile Testing and Automation (Appium, XCUI, Espresso, KI).
• Experience in Mobile Apps Development (Android/iOS).

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in the life sciences and healthcare industry.
• Participation in code hackathons and other open-source community activities.