Automation Lead: Scalable UI/API/DB Testing

Munich Re; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re US is seeking an Automation Lead to design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and database testing. The role emphasizes integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, expanding test coverage, and maintaining high quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include guiding teams in risk-based automation, conducting code reviews, and ensuring frameworks stay up-to-date.

Qualifications

• University degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Automation certification demonstrating advanced skills.
• 5-7 years leading automation efforts, strategy, and execution.
• Experience designing/maintaining automation frameworks and strategies.
• Hands-on with Playwright for UI and API automation.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and C#, plus CI/CD and VCS.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Guide teams in risk-based automation strategy and upkeep.
• Develop and execute automated tests for UI, API, and databases.
• Maintain regression suites for coverage and efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and enforce automation standards across teams.
• Leverage AI to enhance automation strategies when applicable.
• Support and maintain test lab infrastructure.

Skills

Playwright

TypeScript

C#

CI/CD

Test Automation

Leadership

Code Reviews

Education

University Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Job description

Munich Re US is seeking an Automation Lead to design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and database testing. The role emphasizes integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, expanding test coverage, and maintaining high quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include guiding teams in risk-based automation, conducting code reviews, and ensuring frameworks stay up-to-date.