NAPA Auto Parts · 2 weeks ago
Mgr - IT QA Test Engineering
NAPA Auto Parts, through its hiring organization USA MOT Motion Industries, is seeking an IT QA Test Engineering Manager to oversee the Quality Assurance department. The role involves leading a team of test automation professionals, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and developing test automation strategies for the organization.
AutomotiveMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Provides hands-on leadership to a team of test automation professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of all automated tests and test pipelines
Works with cross-departmental IT teams to deliver high quality products on schedule and within budget
Provides high-level input as to the direction of manual and automated testing, and develops prioritized action test plans for Motion applications
Participates in interviews, hiring, training and performance evaluation of all QA Analysts
Gathers and presents test automation metrics and testing activities to key stakeholders
Utilizes objective measures to identify improvement opportunities in test processes, team and tester efficiencies, and quality of deliverables
Works with Application Development managers and developers, product owners, and business owners to understand system logic and application behavior
Reviews Agile stories and acceptance criteria to ensure they are clearly defined and testable. Keeps abreast of emerging technology and trends
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of experience in IT
Three (3) or more years of proven experience leading a team of SDETs / Test Automation Engineers
Three (3) or more years of demonstrated ability using Selenium, webdriver.io, Postman, JaxRS, Appium, Cucumber, Cypress, or other test automation tools and frameworks
Five (5) or more years of demonstrated ability writing code in Java and/or JavaScript
Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, work environment
Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies (waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Hybrid Agile, etc)
Knowledge of modern test methodologies and drive to learn
Demonstrated success as a team lead or in a prior IT management role
Excellent knowledge of risk management, risk identification and risk-based testing
Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
Strong leadership skills; able to empower and mentor engineers with different levels of experience
Detail oriented, analytical, and creative problem solver with passion for quality processes
Excellent multi-functional communication and influencing skills
Solid contributions as an Individual contributor while also managing people
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Proficiency with VersionOne is desirable
ISTQB Certification Foundation Level (CTFL) certification preferred
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation
Sick
Holiday pay
Company
NAPA Auto Parts
Napa Auto Parts specializes in the sale of auto parts and related products.
Funding
Current Stage
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