What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer - Test Automation - Data/Python/AWS position at GTN Technical Staffing and Consulting?
HIGHLIGHTS
Location Hybrid Scottsdale, AZ
Position Type : Direct hire
Hourly / Salary : Based on Experience $145-$155K Bonus
Residency Status US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY
Our client is seeking a Staff Engineer - Test Automation - Data / Python / AWS to join their team and play a pivotal role in setting up a new data platform on AWS. This position involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, debugging, and maintaining software product applications while serving as a quality engineer for AWS-based development projects. The ideal candidate will oversee AWS projects during their early stages, evaluate existing frameworks, and lead a team in testing and automation initiatives.
Essential Functions :
- Lead AWS Testing Efforts : Oversee the testing of various AWS services, including Glue, S3, and Athena, ensuring comprehensive coverage and integration.
- Framework Evaluation and Enhancement : Evaluate the current automation framework, determine its compatibility with new AWS projects, and enhance it as needed.
- Test Automation Leadership : Drive standardization and adoption of test automation technologies, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
- Collaboration : Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to develop technical and domain expertise and apply it to solve testing challenges.
- Quality Processes : Develop and implement test strategies, design test plans, and automate various test frameworks and tools.
- CI / CD and Agile Integration : Participate in and contribute to CI / CD pipelines, defect management, release management, and Agile workflows.
- Team Leadership : Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring end-to-end integration testing with appropriate coverage.
- Continuous Improvement : Research, implement, and improve testing tools and processes for AWS services and other products.
- Risk Management : Support the company’s commitment to risk management by maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
Minimum Qualifications :
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Physical Requirements :
This role is integral to the successful implementation of the company's enterprise test automation strategy, focusing on AWS services at a critical early stage of the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership to drive the team and project forward.
Salary : $145,000 - $155,000
