Senior Automation Test Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services. Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft in the UK.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Lead to join our dynamic team in Digital Services and Analytics (DS&A) and drive our automation testing efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual and automation testing using Selenium, proficient programming skills in Java, and experience with cloud technologies and DevOps practices. This role requires leadership capabilities to guide a team of testers and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on project requirements and design specifications.
• Developing and implementing test automation strategies and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, to define testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Mentoring and training team members on automation testing best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Integrating automated testing into CI / CD pipelines using DevOps tools and practices.
• Monitoring and reporting on testing progress, defect metrics, and overall quality assurance status.
• Continuously evaluating and improving testing processes, tools, and methodologies to align with industry best practices.
• Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in automation testing, cloud computing, and DevOps.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software testing, with a focus on automation testing.
• Strong expertise in Selenium and Java programming.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of testing frameworks and tools (e.g., TestNG, JUnit).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Proficiency in Test Automation tools like Selenium Webdriver, SmartBear Test complete, GitLab, IntelliJ, and TestNG Framework.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with Test Management tools like Microfocus ALM.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you will have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing. The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and/or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll. Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.