Automation Engineer

Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to design, program, simulate and testthe automation product or process to achieve the efficiency andeffectiveness required. Do Instrumental in understanding the software requirements anddesign of the product Analyze and understand the current technology architecture,system interdependencies and application stacks Formulate project plans by working with project management andoutlining steps required to develop project and submit project plans toproject management for approval Understand current operating procedures by consulting withusers/partners/clients and reviewing project objectives on regular basis Contribute to the automation roadmap design and testing processimprovements by researching on automation architectures and developingnew automation solutions Improve and maintain the automation framework to be usedhorizontally across our technology stacks as well as build out reusablelibraries across our business line verticals Design and execute software developing and reporting Ensure the environment is ready for the execution processdesigning, test plans, developing test cases/scenarios/usage cases andexecuting these cases Development of technical specifications and plans and resolutionof complex technical design issues Participate and conduct design activities with the developmentteam relating to testing of the automation processes for both functionaland non-functional requirements Implement, track, and report key metrics to assure full coverageof functional and non-functional requirements through automation Eliminates errors by owning the testing and validations of codes Track problems, resolutions, and bug fixes throughout theproject and create a comprehensive database of defects and successfulmitigation techniques Provide resolutions to problems by taking the initiative to useall available resources for research Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, andupdate tools as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy Develop and automate processes for software validation bysetting up and designing test cases/scenarios/usage cases, and executingthese cases Develop programs that run efficiently and adhere to WIPROstandards by using similar logic from existing applications, discussing“best practices” with team members, referencing text booksand training manuals, documenting the code and by using accepted designpatterns Ensuring smooth flow of communication with customer &internal stakeholders Work with Agile delivery teams to understand product vision andproduct backlogs; develop robust, scalable, and high quality testautomation tests for functional, regression and performance testing Assist in creating acceptance criteria for user stories andgenerate a test automation backlog Collaborate with Development team to create/improve continuousdeployment practices by developing strategies, formalizing processes andproviding tools Work closely with business Subject Matter Experts to understandrequirements for automation, then designs, builds and deploys theapplication using automations tools Ensure long term maintainability of the system by documentingprojects according to WIPRO guidelines Ensure quality of communication by being clear and effectivewith test personnel, users, developers, and clients to facilitate quickresolution of problems and accurate documentation of successes Provide assistance to testers and supports personnel as neededto determine system problems Ability to perform backend/database programming for keyprojects. Stay up-to-date on industry standards and incorporate themappropriately. Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, andupdate 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 solutionexecution, technical issue resolution etc. BU/ Account Automation SPOC Client/ Account requirements, Status updates, issue resolutionsetc. External Clients Requirement clarification, query resolution, etc Display Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively: Domain Knowledge – Knowledge of current and upcomingtechnology along with expertise in programming (automation, tools andsystems) to build efficiencies and effectiveness in own function/ Clientorganization – Competent Process Excellence – Knowledge of Automation design standardsand norms to produce consistent results, provide effective control andreduction of risk – Expert Technical knowledge – Knowledge of various testing tools,automation tools, customization and its implementation at the clientsite - Expert Competency Levels Foundation Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (inparts) frequently with minimal support and guidance. Competent Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competencywithout guidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknownsituations as well. Expert Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guideto others as well. Master Coaches others and builds organizational capability in thecompetency area. Serves as a key resource for that competency and isrecognised within the entire organization. Behavioral Competencies Formulation & Prioritization Innovation Managing Complexity Execution Excellence Passion for Results Deliver No. Performance Parameter Measure 1. Automation Quality of design/ adherence to design Adherence to project plan Issue resolution and client escalation management Zero disruption/ error in deployment EWS on risks and deployment of mitigation measures 2. Documentation Complete documentation of automation process, test cases, debug dataand performance review as per quality standards