Senior Manager, QE Automation Architecture is responsible for the QE Automation systems, processes, environments, reporting, and testing efficiency. This role manages a dedicated team of seasoned Professional Automation Engineers who work as a team to support the line of business application automated testing processes by team members. The role provides leadership, training, and models for best-in-class automated testing, as well as staying informed on new developments in the field.

This is a hybrid role in our Newton office 3x a week onsite.

What you will be doing:

• Provide strategy and policy for QE Automation implementation

• Develop new processes and operational plans for department.

• Solve complex problems to support continuous operation of the QE Automation environment and tools

• Be the source for cross-department communication on results and QE Automation coverage

• Build team by hiring, retaining, growing and developing Automation Engineers

• Be a leader in evaluating current and future tools to enhance productivity.

• Design, build, and maintain QE Automation processes, product, methodology, and reports

• Create guidelines and ensure compliance for standardized automated test case generation

• Conduct technical assessments on new tools, practices, and methodologies to continuously improve testing value and efficiency

• Budgeting, reporting and forecasting to leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent , 5 years of experience would be considered in leiu of degree

• 7 years or more experience as a Software Automation Architect for web-based and/or mobile applications

Preferred skills:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• 5 years or more experience as a Software Automation team manager

• Proven experience building out software multiple automation frameworks and teams

• Strong understanding of software automation tools, methodologies, software engineering, and design patterns

• 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

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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