Quality Assurance Automation Architect

• Architect and Design: Design, develop and implement robust, scalable, extensible and maintainable test automation strategies and test automation frameworks adopting the best practices for industry standards
• Strategy & Framework: Develop and maintain automation roadmap and serve as the primary Automation strategy advisor to business and SQA leadership
• Tool Selection: Evaluate and select suitable automation testing tools and frameworks, and drive implementation across LNW Teams
• Test Case Design: Collaborate with test and development teams on test case design for comprehensive coverage
• Script Development: Design, develop, review and manage test automation scripts.
• Environment Setup: Oversee the setup and verification of test environments
• CI/CD Integration: Drive continuous testing by embedding automation into CD/CI pipelines and workflows.
• Metrics: Identify, define and publish core metrics to measure the effectiveness of automated testing including ROI
• Data Management: Develop, manage and maintain comprehensive test data sets
• Execution & Reporting: Oversee test execution, monitor results, and generate reports to demonstrate value of automation
• Optimization: Optimize performance by proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks
• Maintenance: Manage and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to ensure coverage for evolving feature sets and regulatory landscape
• Training: Nurture the skills of SQA engineers by providing guidance and training in both established and emergent test methodologies
• Problem Resolution: Actively troubleshoot and resolve automation issues.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, ensuring adherence to all compliance standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on project status and outcomes.
• TA Architectural Leadership: Institute and oversee any shared Test Automation architectural discussions at the enterprise level, influencing decisions regarding automation implementations across the business
• Governance and Best Practices:Define automation best practices, standards and guidelines, and evolve governance frameworks.
• Knowledge Management: Organize & champion knowledge sharing, communities of practice, centers of excellence, code pairing, etc. to coalesce TA engineers and improve their skillset across the organization
• Collaboration and Leadership:Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and deployment of LNW's SQA Gaming and platform automation solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:Stay current with advancements in LNW's gaming products, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Nurture Knowledge: Research and evaluate new tools, technologies, and testing approaches to enhance existing LNW automation solutions and capabilities.
• Foster Innovation: Drive innovation by exploring new capabilities like GenAI, Co-pilot, Capabilities and assist implementing these across the business

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years' experience in Test Architect Automation with least three years of practical experience in setting up automation architecture framework in senior technical leadership roles in medium to large commercial environments
• Extensive experience as a Test Technical Architect with established track record of delivering successful technological solutions
• Hands-on experience in Automation Testing platforms covering all areas of SDLC/STLC
• Proficient in a range of architectural frameworks and design patterns, as well as the latest technologies and trends in the Information & Communication Technology industry
• Strong ability to design scalable, high-performing automation architecture roadmap/framework.
• Skills across numerous test levels, including System, UAT and SIT
• Familiarity with COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) tools such as JIRA, qTest, Confluence
• Comprehensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes (e.g., Agile, scrum, BDD, TDD)
• Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and version control systems (Perforce, Git)
• Deep knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, Cypress, Katalon, Robo framework
• Proficiency in multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python or equivalent).
• Background in large embedded systems
• Certifications in Quality Assurance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly organized and strong ability to prioritize work
• Innovative approach with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to connect and communicate with people at all levels to engage their support
• Strategic thinking and planning of software and testing roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of interest and knowledge of the gaming industry
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information

About You:

• You're passionate about automation and driving software quality at scale.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring and upskilling others.
• You have a strong engineering mindset and are eager to implement innovative solutions.
• You're always on top of the latest testing trends and industry's best practices.
• You're a team player who enjoys collaboration but can also take ownership of your work and deliver results.

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