Lead Test Automation Engineer

Waters - New Castle, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

New Castle, DE

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Software Test Automation Lead at TA Instruments will spearhead the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks for IoT-connected instruments and web applications. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of cutting-edge solutions that assist scientists and engineers in material characterization. The lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor automation engineers, and establish best practices in test automation to meet the demands of advanced testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define automation strategies for IoT web applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test efforts with product requirements.
• Create automated test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and security testing of web applications and IoT devices.
• Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Postman, and JMeter; integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee automated test execution, monitor results, and communicate issues to stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Mentor a team of automation engineers, conduct code reviews, and guide the evolution of test scripts to meet changing requirements.
• Work with product, software, and hardware teams to ensure full test coverage for both software and IoT systems.
• Stay current on tools, trends, and methodologies to improve test automation efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years in software testing and automation, with a focus on web applications.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with experience in IoT or instrumentation-based systems.
• Proficiency in C# (.NET Core), Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with .NET Core for building and testing web applications and APIs.
• Expertise in tools like Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Postman, and JMeter for automation.
• Familiarity with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, WebSockets) and cloud integrations (AWS IoT, Google Cloud IoT).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and version control (Git, Bitbucket).
• Strong understanding of functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in testing IoT devices and real-time monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing for IoT applications.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Professional development and continued education support.
• Paid time off and holidays.