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Manager, QE Automation Architect -Hybrid

Bright Horizons Children's Centers
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
Dec 22, 2024
Are you passionate about quality? Are you looking for a company ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work? If so, we're looking for an Automation Architect-Manager. As Manager, QE Automation Architect you will work closely with Senior Managers, Quality Engineers, Development Team, Development leads, Business Analysts and other project team members in creating, defining and maintaining processes, reporting systems, and improving web app, mobile, API and backend automated testing. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally. What You Will Be Doing: Hands on management and development for the QE Automation environment and process. Leading and managing globally diverse team of automation engineers to define the infrastructure, environment, processes, framework, and reporting needed to create state of the art automated testing for our applications Design, build, and maintain QE Automation processes, product, methodology, and reports Create guidelines and ensure compliance for standardized automated test case generation Develop team of experts to oversee large Quality Engineering team's automation practices Create comprehensive plans and schedules for major QE Automation initiatives Incorporate Automation testing into CI/CD delivery models Expand and improve the environment and use of automated QE testing Maintain, modify, and scale testing environment and infrastructure Evaluate and test emerging technologies/tools Report on Application regression status at all levels Participate in defect triage discussions Work with Product Owners to provide testing matrix that maximizes product functionality Facilitate team and stakeholder meetings effectively Conduct technical assessments on new tools, practices, and methodologies to continuously improve testing value and efficiency Coordinate all levels of automated testing such as Load and Functional tests Budgeting, reporting and forecasting to leadership Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner Keep track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members Mitigate team conflict and communication problems What We Hope You Will Bring to This Role: Proven work experience as a Software Automation Architect and team manager-Previous leadership experience is required. Strong experience building out software automation frameworks and teams Strong understanding of software automation tools, methodologies, software engineering, and design patterns Ensure automation projects are organized for best possible return from project resources for stability, maintainability, and efficiency. Solid understanding and practices using source control tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Thrive on successful problem-solving situations Experience with working in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, etc. Proficiency with SQL databases 5+years of experience as Software Automation Architect for web-based and/or mobile applications Experience doing Performance Testing Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience #indcc This is a Hybrid Role based in our Newton, MA office. The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Life at Bright Horizons: Our home office employees support all facets of our business - and no matter which department you join, you'll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families. Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us. HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866 Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.