Quality Assurance Tester( Ready api mandatory)

Job Description: Automation Lead Engineer (SDET Environment)

Location: Denver, CO

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Automation Lead Engineer to drive API automation initiatives within an SDET environment in the wireless domain. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of test automation, API testing frameworks, and tools, with a proven track record in leading teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reusable automation solutions. This role will combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic vision to build and enhance automation frameworks, foster innovation, and ensure seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and reusable API automation frameworks.
• Define and implement best practices for micro-implementation strategies, combining micro reusable automation scripts into comprehensive workflows.
• Utilize Ready API or similar tools for API testing, automation, and validation in complex wireless domain workflows.
• Ensure frameworks support Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and integrate seamlessly with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., GitLab).
• Drive innovation in automation approaches to improve efficiency, reliability, and coverage.

Team Management:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the SDET team to enhance skillsets and deliver on project goals.
• Assign and manage tasks across the team, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture that emphasizes innovation and continuous learning.

Strategic Vision:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and align automation strategies with business goals and product requirements.
• Develop and communicate a clear roadmap for evolving automation frameworks and capabilities.
• Ensure frameworks and solutions align with the organization’s overall testing strategy and quality goals.

Execution:

• Plan and execute automation initiatives, balancing priorities between short-term deliverables and long-term vision.
• Integrate automation solutions into broader test strategies to ensure seamless end-to-end testing across products.
• Conduct regular code and framework reviews to maintain high-quality standards and best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on automation effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and driving their implementation.

Required Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with API automation tools such as Ready API (Required), Postman, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript for developing reusable automation scripts.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and related methodologies.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API testing frameworks.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage high-performing teams in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the vision to identify innovative solutions.

Domain Expertise:

• Experience working in the wireless domain, understanding its complexities and requirements.
• Familiarity with RAN, RF, or other relevant wireless technologies is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to validate APIs in live environments.

Additional Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with a focus on building for scalability and reusability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• A passion for quality and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge wireless domain projects.
• A collaborative and innovative environment that values your contributions.
• The chance to lead transformative automation initiatives with a forward-thinking team.