Automation Engineering Lead Analyst [T500-16893]

Evernorth Health Services; Hyderabad; On-site; USD 909 - 1,364; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer Lead Analyst to lead the automation strategy within a Drupal ecosystem. This pivotal role involves collaborating with project teams to deliver scalable automation solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, Web UI, and API testing, with hands-on experience in tools like Cypress and Jenkins. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact health solutions for millions. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Agile methodologies and principles for efficient test automation.
• Proven experience in automating Web UI and API testing using Cypress or Playwright.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy for complex Drupal-based projects, enhancing efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA, developers, and DevOps to improve software quality through automation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Web UI automation

API testing

Cypress

Playwright

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

5-8 years of IT industry experience

Experience with CI/CD platforms

Tools

Jenkins

SauceLabs

Postman

SoapUI

GitHub

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Automation Engineering Lead Analyst [T500-16893]

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), creates pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention, and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people.

Position Overview:

The Content Engineering Solutions team is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer Lead Analyst to spearhead the automation strategy within our Drupal-based ecosystem. This pivotal role is integral to our system development lifecycle, driving efficiency and quality across multiple high-performance, enterprise-level environments.

As an Automation Engineer Lead Analyst, you will collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable, and robust automation solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring that our automation framework aligns with business objectives, accelerates deployment cycles, and maintains the highest standards of quality assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, development, optimization, and execution of automated testing for large-scale, complex Drupal-based projects, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to testing standards by reviewing test deliverables/artifacts from internal teams and vendor partners, providing technical guidance.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated test cases covering front-end, back-end, accessibility, integration, and performance to accelerate deployment cycles.
• Integrate and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and SauceLabs, optimizing test execution and reducing cycle time.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot failures, and refine automation test suites to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, developers, and DevOps to resolve defects and enhance software quality through automation.
• Proactively identify risks and escalate critical issues to stakeholders to ensure effective resolution and planning.
• Maintain a hands-on approach to manual and exploratory testing when necessary, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA practices by implementing innovative testing methodologies and automation strategies.
• Mentor and onboard new QA team members, providing training and knowledge sharing on automation tools and best practices.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Actively participate in team meetings ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with project goals.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in applying Agile methodologies and principles to software testing, ensuring efficient and effective test automation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in automating Web UI and API testing using Cypress or Playwright, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for both front-end and back-end functionalities.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI), ensuring robust integration testing.
• Expertise in CI/CD test automation – integrating and optimizing automated tests within Jenkins, SauceLabs, or similar environments to support DevOps pipelines.
• Strong experience with Git-based source control tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) and best practices for version control in test automation.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., Jira) to plan, track, and manage testing activities, ensuring streamlined workflows and collaboration.
• Ability to lead and mentor automation engineers, promote test automation best practices, and drive improvements in quality engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to troubleshoot automation issues and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and articulate automation strategies to stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to meet deadlines and guide teams under time constraints.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology or related fields
• 5-8 years of IT industry experience, with a focus on software testing and automation
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright for automation testing
• 3-5 years of experience working with CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins), including the ability to configure and optimize pipelines for automated testing
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Desired Experience:

• Drupal 8/9/10 experience
• Experience with Acquia Cloud Platform
• Accessibility testing expertise (e.g., WCAG compliance, Evinced)
• Performance testing experience, particularly using JMeter
• Proven ability to mentor and train QA teams, driving automation adoption across teams
• Experience in managing stakeholder communication with internal and external clients
• Leadership and influencing skills

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care