job summary: Job Summary Senior Cloud Test Automation Engineer with hands-on experience of implementing test automation solutions in an agile/DevOps environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting automation solutions for QA services, along with providing support for implementation. Candidate will be expected to effectively lead, monitor and improve automation service creation and business growth. Job Responsibilities Develops well architected solutions, optimized for cost, operations, performance, reliability and security.Designs target state Cloud Architecture, partnering with other areas, such as Cloud Network Architects, Cloud Data Architects, Cloud Security Architects, and Cloud Engineering and Development teams.Builds Reusable Patterns for application development in the public cloud to deploy and modernize applications, provide governance around adoption, and influence application development teams on roadmaps and designsEnsures all technical leaders have architected resilient and robust systems. May oversee technology assessments, technology strategy reviews, and provide internal consulting to ensure all areas are practicing sound architecture hygiene.Translates complex ideas, technology, and programs into language senior management can relate to and performs as a key influencer on technical decisions that affect the business on a long-term basis.Leads the Development of metrics and scorecards to influence the technology teams on industry best practices for cloud development.Functions include interfacing with clients to identify specific system requirements and feasibility of solutions throughout lifetime of project.Assists in troubleshooting of component applications and technologies.Guides/provides direction for projects.May perform as the Lead or technical subject matter expert.Responsible for solving technical and complex problems for several projects. External Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years OR High School/GED + at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering and/or ArchitectureExperience with public cloud architectureExperience with additional cloud providers, such as AzureKnowledge of various enterprise applications and IT services, as well as software development, compliance and security, and IT operations disciplines.Knowledge of cloud design patterns, cloud operations and cloud cost models with experience implementing best practices or suggested improvements.Experience re-architecting applications for cloud platforms.At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). Preferred Qualifications Certified: Microsoft Azure DevOps or equivalent in other technology Experience suggesting/recommending competitive and innovative technical options, obtaining client buy-in and delivering on commitments At least 8-10 years hands-on QA Automation experience with proven abilities to design, construct, customize and maintain hybrid Test automation frameworksAdept at carving out / architecting commercially viable testing solutions, creating value differentiatorsIn-depth knowledge of Platforms like Windows / UNIX / Mainframes / MidrangeMust have Advanced / Expert level of knowledge of testing concepts, methodologies, and processesExperienced using Microsoft Azure, or equivalent experience with AWS, Google, Oracle, or other cloudsHands-on experience using all aspects of Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts)Experience promoting the use of industry standard best practices related to Test automation and CI/CD pipelinesPossess in-depth knowledge of multiple open source and commercial tools for Web test automation (QTP/ UFT, Selenium, Test Complete, Coded UI, Tosca etc.) Mobile test automation (Ranorex, Appium, Robotium, SeeTest, etc.); API Automation; Database testingExpert in using SQL ,C#, Java and JDBC, Python location: Deerfield, Illinois job type: Contract work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develops well architected solutions, optimized for cost, operations, performance, reliability and security.Designs target state Cloud Architecture, partnering with other areas, such as Cloud Network Architects, Cloud Data Architects, Cloud Security Architects, and Cloud Engineering and Development teams.Builds Reusable Patterns for application development in the public cloud to deploy and modernize applications, provide governance around adoption, and influence application development teams on roadmaps and designsEnsures all technical leaders have architected resilient and robust systems. May oversee technology assessments, technology strategy reviews, and provide internal consulting to ensure all areas are practicing sound architecture hygiene.Translates complex ideas, technology, and programs into language senior management can relate to and performs as a key influencer on technical decisions that affect the business on a long-term basis.Leads the Development of metrics and scorecards to influence the technology teams on industry best practices for cloud development.Functions include interfacing with clients to identify specific system requirements and feasibility of solutions throughout lifetime of project.Assists in troubleshooting of component applications and technologies.Guides/provides direction for projects.May perform as the Lead or technical subject matter expert.Responsible for solving technical and complex problems for several projects. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 7 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: DevOpsAutomation TesterAutomation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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