Automation Engineer (Python)
Role summary
Smart Work IT Services is seeking an Automation Engineer in Mountain View, CA. This role focuses on designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure software quality and performance. Responsibilities include writing and debugging automated test scripts, identifying automation opportunities, analyzing test results, and collaborating with development teams. The engineer will also contribute to product design reviews, develop automation frameworks, improve test infrastructure, and maintain test scripts. Key skills required include Python expertise, knowledge of mobile hardware/software stacks, understanding of Android OS features and CI/CD/CT pipelines, and experience managing test setups and labs. Domain knowledge in Power Consumption and Thermal Mitigation is also required.
Greetings From Smart Work IT Services,
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Description
- Automation QA (Test) Engineer designs, develops, and executes automated tests to ensure the quality and performance of software applications. They work closely with development teams to identify test requirements, create test plans, and implement automated testing solutions. Their role also involves using automation tools and scripts, improving existing test infrastructure, and contributing to product design reviews.
Role & Responsibilities
- Designing and developing automated test scripts: This involves writing code to automate repetitive testing tasks.
- Identifying opportunities for automation: Looking for areas where manual testing can be replaced or supplemented by automated tests.
- Executing automated tests: Running the scripts to identify defects and ensure functionality.
- Analyzing test results: Evaluating the outcomes of automated tests and identifying areas for improvement.
- Debugging test scripts: Troubleshooting issues with the automation scripts themselves.
- Collaborating with development teams: Working with developers to identify and resolve defects, and to improve product quality.
- Contributing to product design reviews: Providing input on product design, testability, and implementation.
- Developing and maintaining automation frameworks: Creating reusable components for automated testing.
- Improving test infrastructure: Optimizing the testing environment and tools.
- Updating test scripts: Ensuring that automated tests remain relevant and effective as the software evolves.
- Documenting test procedures and scenarios: Creating clear and concise documentation for test processes.
Skills Required
- Good expertise in Python language
- Knowledge of Mobile devices, tablets, phones, watches, earbuds hardware and software stack
- Good understanding of Android Operating system features
- Understanding of Android CI/CD/CT pipeline
- Experience in managing test setup, labs
Domain Knowledge on below areas
- Power Consumption
- Thermal mitigation
