Jet2 Travel Technologies - Lead Automation Engineer - C#/TypeScript (12-15 yrs)

Job Description :

- The Automation Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide automation strategies.

- This role ensures the successful adoption of automation technologies and other intelligent solutions.

- The Lead will create a centralized governance model, develop best practices, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business value.

- Define the strategic vision for test Automation aligned with business objectives.

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

- Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI and APIs.

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

- Establish governance frameworks for automation projects, ensuring compliance and standardization.

- Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives.

- Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring timelines, and objectives are met.

- Build and manage team of skilled automation engineers.

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

- Provide training and mentorship to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

- The Automation Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide automation strategies.

- This role ensures the successful adoption of automation technologies and other intelligent solutions.

- The Lead will create a centralized governance model, develop best practices, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business value.

- Define the strategic vision for test Automation aligned with business objectives.

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

- Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI and APIs.

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

- Establish governance frameworks for automation projects, ensuring compliance and standardization.

- Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives.

- Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring timelines, and objectives are met.

- Build and manage team of skilled automation engineers.

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

- Provide training and mentorship to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Expert in programming language C# and TypeScript, automating .net technologies and developing frameworks from scratch.

- 12+ years of experience in automating .net technologies and developing automation framework using different design patterns for Web and API.

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Demonstrated success in leading large scale automation initiatives, deep understanding of automation principles, tools, and technologies.

- Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding and training new joiners.

- Proven expertise in API Automation using C#.

- Proven expertise in Web automation using Playwright with Typescript.

- Expertise in BDD Framework using Cucumber and Reqnroll.

- Expertise in Integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment processes.

- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps.

- Expertise with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Knowledge of Mocking Mechanism such as Wiremock, or any equivalent tool, is essential.

- Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in Agile.

- Prior experience in managing automation team, overseeing daily operations, managing team's performance, and ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

- Strong analytical skills to assess processes and identify automation opportunities.

- Exceptional communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.