Manager, Test Automation - Critical Thinker to Help Lead Our Team into Tomorrow's Future

ACA is seeking a visionary leader with a SLIC (Serve, Learn, Innovate, Connect) mindset and a strong passion for developing cutting-edge IT automation solutions within Quality Engineering. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and thrive in a collaborative TEAM environment. They should also possess an energetic attitude towards ensuring that every phase and feature of our complex software systems are fully automated.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with our Quality Engineering and application development teams to ensure top-notch software quality throughout the development cycle. You will be responsible for driving the creation and maintenance of test cases and test data for software systems, participating in code reviews, and leading the development and maintenance of our test automation infrastructure.

As an experienced leader in Quality Engineering, you'll use your expertise in programming languages like Java, Python, C++, or C# to create and support test automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or Junit. You'll also be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled engineers in the design, development, and execution of automated testing solutions to ensure the highest quality software.

Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Quality Engineering and making a significant impact in our organization. As a part of our team, you will work with some of the brightest minds in the industry and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions.

If you are passionate about Quality Engineering and have the relevant experience, apply now, and let's work together to achieve something amazing.

This is a full-time position based in our Spartanburg, SC office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite during regular business hours.

Professional Skills:

Strategic thinking: As a leader in Quality Engineering, you must have a strategic mindset and be able to think creatively to develop solutions that align with business goals.

Analytical skills: The ability to analyze complex problems and identify potential issues in software systems is crucial for a leader in Quality Engineering.

Attention to detail: Leaders in Quality Engineering must pay close attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of software testing are thoroughly and accurately completed.

Communication skills: Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with development teams, reporting test results, and interacting with other business stakeholders.

Time management skills: Leaders in Quality Engineering must be able to manage their time effectively to ensure that testing is completed within project deadlines.

Partnership: Leaders in Quality Engineering must be able to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with developers, testers, project managers, and business partners.

Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing project requirements and technologies is essential for a leader in Quality Engineering, particularly in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Creativity: Leaders in Quality Engineering must be able to think creatively to innovate solutions to support Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the highest quality software.
• Lead the design and development of automated testing solutions for Information Technology.
• Lead the design, development, and execution of automated tests for complex software systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure software quality throughout the development cycle.
• Identify and report software defects and work with development teams to resolve them.
• Create and maintain test cases and test data for complex software systems.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability of software features.
• Lead the development and maintenance of test automation infrastructure and processes.
• Communicate test results and progress to the development team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Java, Python, C++, or C#.
• Expertise in software testing concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, JMeter, or JUnit.
• Expertise in CICD tools such as Bamboo and Jenkins.
• Expertise in SQL and ability to write complex database queries.
• Experience with Agile methodology and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday.  The daily schedule may vary from 8 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 6 pm.  Hours may vary or exceed 40 in any given week depending on the needs of the business.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

You are not officially considered an applicant unless you have completed an employment application in ACA's online applicant tracking system, iCIMS.

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