Naviga - Lead Quality Analyst - Automation Testing (7-9 yrs)

Job Description :

About the Company Naviga is the leading provider of software and services powering media-rich industries. Our Content Engagement Platform (CEP) helps companies create, enrich, deliver, and monetize content to manage engagements from end to end. Our solutions are easy to use, scalable and agile.

Combining our experience in media with a dedication to digital, we've developed software solutions that help any content-driven business meet the demands of the future of information. With headquarters in Bloomington, MN, and regional offices throughout the world, Naviga is a trusted partner serving over 3,200 news media, broadcast, magazine, financial services, and corporate clients in 45 countries.

About the Role :

We are looking for a skilled Automation Lead to guide and oversee the creation of automated test frameworks for both web and API services. This role will involve leading a team of automation engineers, ensuring quality through automation best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Selenium, API testing, and experience managing and mentoring teams.

Qualifications :

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

- 7+ years of experience in automation testing with a focus on Selenium and API testing.

- At least 3 years of leadership experience in managing or mentoring QA automation teams.

- Proficiency in building test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver.

- Expertise in API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.

- Strong coding skills in Java for test automation.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bamboo for integrating automation into the development pipeline.

- Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the QA role within the development lifecycle.

- Desired Behaviors- Self-Learner: self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

- Strong customer service orientation.

- Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.

- Good written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.

- Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required.

- Equal Opportunity Statement Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.