Automation Engineer

Overview:

Role Purpose

The purpose of the role is to design, program, simulate and test the automation product or process to achieve the efficiency and effectiveness required.

1. Instrumental in understanding the software requirements and design of the product
2. Analyze and understand the current technology architecture, system interdependencies and application stacks
3. Formulate project plans by working with project management and outlining steps required to develop project and submit project plans to project management for approval
4. Understand current operating procedures by consulting with users/partners/clients and reviewing project objectives on regular basis
5. Contribute to the automation roadmap design and testing process improvements by researching on automation architectures and developing new automation solutions
6. Improve and maintain the automation framework to be used horizontally across our technology stacks as well as build out reusable libraries across our business line verticals
7. Design and execute software developing and reporting
8. Ensure the environment is ready for the execution process designing, test plans, developing test cases/scenarios/usage cases and executing these cases
9. Development of technical specifications and plans and resolution of complex technical design issues
10. Participate and conduct design activities with the development team relating to testing of the automation processes for both functional and non-functional requirements
11. Implement, track, and report key metrics to assure full coverage of functional and non-functional requirements through automation
12. Eliminates errors by owning the testing and validations of codes
13. Track problems, resolutions, and bug fixes throughout the project and create a comprehensive database of defects and successful mitigation techniques
14. Provide resolutions to problems by taking the initiative to use all available resources for research
15. Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, and update tools as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy
16. Develop and automate processes for software validation by setting up and designing test cases/scenarios/usage cases, and executing these cases
17. Develop programs that run efficiently and adhere to WIPRO standards by using similar logic from existing applications, discussing “best practices” with team members, referencing text books and training manuals, documenting the code and by using accepted design patterns
18. Ensuring smooth flow of communication with customer & internal stakeholders
19. Work with Agile delivery teams to understand product vision and product backlogs; develop robust, scalable, and high quality test automation tests for functional, regression and performance testing
20. Assist in creating acceptance criteria for user stories and generate a test automation backlog
21. Collaborate with Development team to create/improve continuous deployment practices by developing strategies, formalizing processes and providing tools
22. Work closely with business Subject Matter Experts to understand requirements for automation, then designs, builds and deploys the application using automations tools
23. Ensure long term maintainability of the system by documenting projects according to WIPRO guidelines
24. Ensure quality of communication by being clear and effective with test personnel, users, developers, and clients to facilitate quick resolution of problems and accurate documentation of successes
25. Provide assistance to testers and supports personnel as needed to determine system problems
26. Ability to perform backend/database programming for key projects.
27. Stay up-to-date on industry standards and incorporate them appropriately.
28. Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, and update tools as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy

Stakeholder Interaction

Stakeholder Type

Stakeholder Identification

Purpose of Interaction

Internal

Project Manager/ Architect/ Consultant/ SME

Automation architecture and design, automation solution execution, technical issue resolution etc.

BU/ Account Automation SPOC

Client/ Account requirements, Status updates, issue resolutions etc.

External

Clients

Requirement clarification, query resolution, etc

Display

Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively:

• Domain Knowledge - Knowledge of current and upcoming technology along with expertise in programming (automation, tools and systems) to build efficiencies and effectiveness in own function/ Client organization - Competent
• Process Excellence - Knowledge of Automation design standards and norms to produce consistent results, provide effective control and reduction of risk - Expert
• Technical knowledge - Knowledge of various testing tools, automation tools, customization and its implementation at the client site - Expert

Competency Levels

Foundation

Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (in parts) frequently with minimal support and guidance.

Competent

Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competency without guidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknown situations as well.

Expert

Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guide to others as well.

Master

• Behavioral Competencies
• Formulation & Prioritization
• Innovation
• Managing Complexity
• Execution Excellence
• Passion for Results

Deliver

No.

Performance Parameter

Automation

Quality of design/ adherence to design

Adherence to project plan

Issue resolution and client escalation management

Zero disruption/ error in deployment

Documentation

Complete documentation of automation process, test cases, debug data and performance review as per quality standards