Lead QA Automation Engineer– Tietoevry Banking

The Role:

As the Lead QA Automation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our software testing strategy, responsible for establishing and implementing comprehensive automation frameworks to ensure the highest quality of our software products. Your expertise will guide the automation of our testing processes, enabling efficient, effective, and scalable testing solutions. Our products are based on backend PL/SQL, Progress and Java micro services which are consumed through SOAP/REST APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and systems.
• Lead the automation testing efforts, including integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, and design automated tests that align with business goals.
• Manage the QA automation team, providing mentorship and support to junior engineers.
• Continuously evaluate and incorporate new testing technologies and tools to enhance testing efficiency.
• Ensure that automated tests are integrated into the continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Monitor and analyse test results, reporting on software quality and stability.

Requirements:

• A BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, though significant industry experience may be acceptable.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in QA automation is required, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Java, Kotlin, or any other JVM-based language.
• Advanced skills in automation tools and related scripting languages such as Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
• Proven experience establishing and managing continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Well-versed in version control, defect tracking, and test management tools, including Git, Jenkins, and JIRA.
• Ability to develop and implement detailed, effective test plans and cases.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven team management capabilities.

While our hybrid work policy offers significant flexibility, you are expected to be in the office at least two days a week. Therefore, you must already reside in Norway.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• Precise office location - Snarøyveien 30, Fornebu