Lead Test Automation Engineer

LabCorp
Durham, NC, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence JIRA Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) Configuration Management Code Review Computer Programming Continuous Delivery
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Continuous Integration Software Debugging DevOps Middleware Design of User Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction Integrated Development Environments Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Software Team Foundation Server Systems Development Life Cycle E2e Testing Software Tools Selenium Software Engineering Software Testing Automation Framework System Testing Test Data Strategies of Testing TypeScript Web Applications Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Backend Data Strategy Integration Tests Playwright Front End Software Development Software Coding Multiplatform

Job description

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible., * Design enterprise-level test automation frameworks and automated solutions (API, UI, Backend, Performance)

  • Develop robust automated tests for backend, frontend, UI or mobile
  • Provide deep technical review of automation code, designs and architecture
  • Solve complex architectural automation problems
  • Drive test data strategy, maintain test data/environments and API/service-level automation
  • Build or configure integrated solutions into CI/CD pipeline
  • Conduct POCs on new tools, libraries, and methodologies
  • Lead test planning and automation strategy for assigned teams
  • Own and drive end-to-end integration test strategies and execution across the enterprise
  • Provide metrics/status updates to management or senior leadership
  • Identify defects and assist engineering with root-cause investigations.
  • Partner with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD.
  • Support team members with technical issues and training.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Mentor senior and lead QA engineers.
  • Collaborate and integrate into team environment

  • Plus- Working experience with AI Software tools and techniques into automation process

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 8 or more years of experience with automation tools/frameworks (Selenium, BDD, Playwright, RestAssure, FlaUI, etc.)
  • 8 or more years of experience with software development lifecycle, methodologies, standards and practices
  • 5 or more years of experience with version control tools and process
  • 5 or more years of experience with Management/Document Repository tools (Jira, ALM, TFS, etc.)
  • 6 or more years of experience with IDEs, programming/scripting languages (Java, .NET, C#, Python, TypeScript)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8 or more years of software test automation experience
  • 6 or more years software development experience

Additional Job Standards:

  • Experience in the healthcare industry

The Lead Test Automation Engineer position helps deliver the quality, efficiency and performance expectations of enterprise-level applications and systems. These include multi-platform software products that are web-based, API/service oriented with middleware integration components and cross-functional/discipline capabilities. Candidates for this position are experienced, hands-on and self-motivated individuals who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. This role involves working closely with business analysts, software developers and other IT roles to understand complex domains and products. The Test Automation Engineer will focus on contributing to the development of automated and functional integration tests as well as end-to-end tests for overall system validation., Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Automation Engineering, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Drug Development, Functional Testing, Genetics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Integration Testing, Java, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Middleware, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Selenium, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Validation, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Test Automation, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

About the company

Labcorp is a leader in diagnostics, drug development and healthcare innovation. Across every role, we harness data and AI to work smarter, move faster and create breakthrough solutions that improve health outcomes for people. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

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