Test Automation Engineering Senior Manager

What you will do

In this vital role you will help transform Amgens data and AI pipelines and platforms through Cloud Optimization, Test Automation and Production Assurance. The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and management of test automation and assurance services in support of enterprise-level data and AI platforms that enable the organization's data-driven initiatives. This role will closely collaborate with counterparts in US, and oversee the architecture, design, delivery and maintenance of test automation frameworks for data platforms and pipelines critical to Amgens data and AI ambitions. The Senior Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineering teams, platform owners, cloud teams and business stakeholders, to ensure excellent test quality. A key aspect of this role involves extensive experience data application and data pipeline test automation leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks, a unified data analytics platform.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the strategic roadmap for Amgens data pipeline and data application test automation services
• Lead and mentor a team of test automation engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
• Support the professional development of team members through training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, emphasizing value-focused engagement and partnership to align data platform and pipeline initiatives with broader business goals.
• Collaborate and partner to strengthen data and application quality, software quality, and assurance.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of test automation harnesses, and software quality tools and practices.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of test automation for data pipeline projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope to accelerate Amgens delivery of data projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 10 years of relevant work experience

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience leading a team of 10+ people.
• 4+ years of experience in managing test automation engineering teams for data platforms or applications.
• Experience with one or more of AWS/Azure, Databricks or Snowflake
• Understanding of Cloud Infrastructure, Data and AI applications, and data pipeline concepts and practices.
• Understanding of DevOps tools (Ansible/ Chef / Puppet / Docker /Jenkins)
• Understanding of Test Automation tools and experience implementing robust test automation for data pipelines and platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and optimize platform cost and performance.
• High attention to detail is essential with critical thinking ability
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• A strong interest and demonstrated excellence in mentoring, helping early career professionals grow their careers.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.