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Lead Test Automation Engineer

Location: Emeryville, CA

Type: Contracted to Full Time

Min. Experience: Mid Level

We are looking for experienced test automators who will come in and drive an automation initiative across our upcoming products.  You will be recommending tools, enhancing a hybrid framework(built in python), and  working with senior engineers to architect and implement ongoing tests in our test and deployment cycle.

This is a three part position:

1) lead a team fleshing out automation test tools 

  • This is primarily testing a Java stack web application in an Agile environment.  The framework ant test libraries are written in python. You should come in with a good knowledge of the architecture and implementation of the automation system. An understanding of Continuous Integration is desirable.

2) develop & implement tests for an automated environment or revamp existing regression tests to a more suitable format for automation as necessary

  • we have extensive, well documented manual test cases
  • we have team members who know the product in & out
  • we have unit tests
  • we have some automated tests
  • you will build out more automated tests, and help design a classification system for the more extensive tests

3) train existing talented QA team members on implementation for the automated framework

  • we have a great team of testers, and want them to support and assist you in this implementation
  • you need to be comfortable establishing process & delegating tasks

Requirements:

  • extensive experience with test automation
  • a strong engineering background (experience counts more than a degree)
  • experience with SQL, UNIX, &  JAVA technologies
  • Python scripting skills

Location Labs is a cash-flow positive, profitable, and fast growing company that operates in the mobile location based services space. For two years running, we’ve been named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. Our team has grown to nearly 100 employees and most of us are either foodies, ultimate Frisbee players, or both.

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How to Apply

To be considered for this position, send your resume to joelg@locationlabs.com. Be sure to include the job title in the subject.