Responsibilities:

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  Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes

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  Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.

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  Designs and writes test automation scripts

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  Utilizes test automation frameworks

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  Investigates problems in software as a result of testing

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  Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions

General Skills:

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  Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.

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  Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality

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  Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software

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  Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.

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  Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation

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  Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation

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  Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions

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  A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

Additional Skills for RPA/ML Power Automate:

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  Demonstrated 5+ experience in developing, testing, and implementing complex system solutions using Microsoft Power Automate Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML) platform, and Process Mining Technologies.

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  Experience in configuring, building, or developing machine learning algorithms and relevant programming experiences such as Java or Python.

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  Demonstrated experience and skills in using Power Automate flows cloud and desktop flows, UI Interface, AI builder/ Form Recognizer ML models, and leveraging accelerators and connectors to build end-to-end RPA/ML automation solutions.

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  Demonstrated experience and skills to interface and integrate with multiple databases monitoring applications, Power BI, and different services, to implement end-to-end solutions.

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  Demonstrated knowledge of OCR, information extraction/classification, and experience in using and training AI models based on business requirements.

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  Demonstrated experience in documenting Solution Design Documents (SDD) based on business requirements and planning and executing the development tasks.

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  Demonstrated experience in designing secure Restful/Soap APIs web services and microservices with Java/JEE, Spring Framework, SQL/NoSQL database, Message Queue, etc.

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  Demonstrated experience in developing frontend applications using Angular, Java Scripts, Groovy, JSON, HTML/CSS/XML/XPath, and Python.

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  Good knowledge of IAM, OAuth, authentication, and authorization.

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  Has Experience in developing Java applications that follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) at the AA level.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

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  Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
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  Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
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  Designs and writes test automation scripts
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  Automation
  Framework Architecture (
  Playwright
  ): - Deep expertise in designing,
  building, and evolving scalable automation frameworks using Playwright,
  including a thorough understanding of architecture patterns (Page Object
  Model, modular frameworks, hybrid frameworks).
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  Reusable
  Automation Design experience developing reusable environments, shared
  libraries, templates, while reducing redundancy across test suites.
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  Advanced
  Scripting & Hands-on Development - Strong hands-on coding skills
  (TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar) to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot
  automation scripts.
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  Experience
  implementing automation for- UI testing (Playwright) / API testing
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  Accessibility experience
  (
  AODA
  tools such as Axe, Lighthouse) and
  using
  AI in script

Skill Set Requirements:

Test Automation Architecture & Technical Expertise:

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  Automation Framework Architecture (Playwright):
  
  Deep expertise in designing, building, and evolving scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, including a thorough understanding of architecture patterns (Page Object Model, modular frameworks, hybrid frameworks).

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  Reusable Automation Design:
  
  Experience developing reusable environments, shared libraries, templates, while reducing redundancy across test suites.

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  Advanced Scripting & Hands-on Development:
  
  Strong hands-on coding skills (TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar) to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation scripts.

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  Multi-layer Automation Coverage:
  
  Experience implementing automation for:

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  UI testing (Playwright)

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  API testing

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  Performance testing (e.g., JMeter)

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  Accessibility (AODA tools such as Axe, Lighthouse)

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  CI/CD Integration:
  
  Strong understanding of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and release readiness.

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  AI in Test Automation:
  
  Experience with , or exposure to, AI-powered testing capabilities (e.g., test generation, self-healing, intelligent reporting).

Automation Strategy, Governance & Process Improvement:

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  Automation Strategy Development:
  
  Proven experience defining and executing enterprise or branch-wide automation strategies, including roadmap planning and phased adoption.

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  Standards and Governance:
  
  Ability to define automation standards, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring consistency across teams.

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  Metrics & Reporting:
  
  Experience defining and tracking key automation KPIs (test coverage, execution efficiency, defect detection rates) and reporting to stakeholders.

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  Process Optimization:
  
  Implement continuous improvement initiatives including:

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  QA audits (compliance, security, performance)

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  Process standardization and optimization

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  Framework Evolution:
  
  Ability to continuously refine frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Leadership, Team Scaling & Mentorship:

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  Technical Leadership:
  
  Experience leading automation initiatives and acting as a subject matter expert across multiple projects.

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  Team Building & Scaling:
  
  Proven ability to scale QA Automation teams, integrating resources across multiple teams, sections, or branches.

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  Mentorship & Capability Development:
  
  Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to QA and development teams to improve automation skills and adoption.

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  Training & Knowledge Sharing:
  
  Design and deliver structured training programs, workshops, and monthly knowledge-sharing sessions.

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  Resource Planning:
  
  Ability to assess and ensure required capacity (people, tools, time) to sustain automation goals.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

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  Cross-functional Collaboration:
  
  Strong ability to work with Development, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to embed quality practices early in the developement lifecycle.

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  Stakeholder Engagement:
  
  Engage stakeholders to drive automation adoption, communicate progress, and align priorities.

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  Adoption & Change Management:
  
  Experience leading branch-wide rollout initiatives, including pilot onboarding and support structures.

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  Documentation & Knowledge Management:
  
  Ability to establish and maintain centralized repositories (e.g., MS Teams and SharePoint) for artifacts, frameworks, and documentation.

Project Management & Organizational Skills:

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  Planning & Execution:
  
  Ability to define clear automation project plans, manage deliverables, and meet timelines.

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  Pilot Management:
  
  Experience selecting and delivering pilot projects involving CI/CD, AI, API, performance, and accessibility testing.

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  Continuous Improvement Tracking:
  
  Document lessons learned and refine strategies for future phases.

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  Prioritization & Delivery:
  
  Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.