Jet2 Travel Technologies - Lead Automation Engineer - Appium/Selenium (8-10 yrs)

Job Description :

Responsibilities :

- Define the strategic vision for test automation aligned with business objectives and overall IT strategy.

- Identify opportunities for automation across all functions, focusing on scalability, ROI, and value delivery.

- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, showcasing the value of automation through clear ROI metrics, KPIs, and compelling presentations.

- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the automation team and the wider organization.

- Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and other relevant areas.

- Select and implement appropriate automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring alignment with

business needs and technical feasibility.

- Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts.

- Implement feedback loops to continuously refine and improve automation processes and frameworks.

- Establish and enforce governance frameworks for all automation projects, ensuring compliance with best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives and promote consistency across teams.

- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of automation efforts.

- Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, considering factors such as cost, functionality, scalability, and integration capabilities.

- Conduct proof-of-concept projects to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of chosen tools.

- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

- Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in software testing and automation, with a focus on leading and implementing enterprise-wide automation initiatives.

- Proven experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks for UI, API, and other relevant areas.

- Deep understanding of various automation tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).

- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in managing and mentoring a team of automation engineers.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Experience with cloud-based testing and automation (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a