Automated Test Lead

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Job Title: Automated Test Lead

Job Code: 30812

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours and have every other Friday off

We are seeking an experienced Automated Test Lead to drive the planning, development, implementation, and execution of automated testing strategies for a combined MES-PLM-ERP deployment. This role is critical in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications and integrations.

As the Automated Test Lead, you will lead the creation and maintenance of automated test frameworks and scripts, ensuring coverage of functional, performance, reliability, and security testing. You will manage automated testing activities across multiple projects, coordinate with developers, product managers, and business analysts, and integrate tests into the CI/CD pipeline.

You bring technical expertise in automated testing configuration, script creation, and validation logic, and the leadership skills necessary to guide and mentor junior team members. You collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment and ensure testing practices comply with industry standards and organizational policies.

This role demands a proactive approach to continuous improvement and a commitment to enhancing the overall testing process to support business objectives.

• Develop Automated Test Plans: Create comprehensive automated test plans and strategies that align with project goals and timelines.
• Design and Develop Test Frameworks and Scripts: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks and scripts using industry‑standard tools and frameworks. Ensure test cases and test data strategies are reusable, modular, and maintainable.
• Configure and Manage Test Environments: Configure automated test environments and manage the test execution lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Cross‑Functional Teams: Work closely with developers, product managers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand testing requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Monitor and Report Progress: Track test progress, report on test execution, and identify issues or bottlenecks. Participate in defect triage, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting.
• Align and Document Testing Strategies: Document key decisions to align interim states with future system implementations, ensuring integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Review and Validate Test Scripts: Regularly review and update automated test scripts for accuracy and maintainability. Validate application functionality through robust logic and rule‑based testing approaches.
• Define Testing KPIs: Identify and define key performance indicators to track automated testing performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and Guide Team Members: Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members and automation engineers. Establish best practices and standards for automated testing across projects.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Ensure testing practices comply with industry standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support UAT and Regression Testing: Coordinate with stakeholders to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing efforts.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing software, including test case design, test step creation, and test data management.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Dev Ops, Shift‑left).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• Proficient with Tricentis Tosca or equivalent.
• Excellent…