Cloud Test Automation Engineer - IOT

Global Connect Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Boston is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to own cloud test automation for AWS IoT Greengrass deployment workflows. You will design, build, and operate test automation using AWS CDK (TypeScript) and CI/CD-driven provisioning to deploy components and validate releases.

You will work to reduce test flakiness, increase determinism, and add robust diagnostics while collaborating with development teams to improve testability and acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on AWS experience in automation or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong TypeScript proficiency for infrastructure and automation.
• Experience building automated tests and integrating them into CI pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud test automation end-to-end, including design, implementation, testing, CI/CD integration, release readiness, and operations.
• Develop and maintain AWS CDK (TypeScript) stacks that provision cloud environments and device fleets.
• Design, implement, and evolve automated test suites: integration, end-to-end, and regression tests.
• Improve test signal and reliability, reduce flakiness, and add diagnostics to test infrastructure.
• Write clear bug reports with reproduction steps and root-cause analysis; follow issues to resolution.
• Establish release readiness mechanisms: dashboards, coverage signals, checklists, runbooks, alerts.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve testability and clarify acceptance criteria.
• Support validation workflows for real-world deployment scenarios with physical devices.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure reliable test/deployment operations.
• Hands-on AWS experience in automation/deployment workflows; 1–2 years may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Strong debugging and SDLC practices, including Git usage and secure coding fundamentals.

Skills

AWS CDK

TypeScript

Python

CI/CD

Test automation

Cloud testing

Tools

AWS CDK

Groovy

Job description

Duration: Full-time Employee

Job Description

This role focuses on owning and advancing automated validation for cloud-to-device deployment workflows in an AWS environment. You will design, build, and operate test automation using AWS CDK (TypeScript) and CI/CD-driven provisioning to deploy AWS IoT Greengrass components to device fleets and validate releases through reliable, repeatable automation. The position emphasizes infrastructure and test automation, high-signal validation, and operational rigor rather than developing Greengrass components or device drivers. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take strong ownership, and consistently deliver production-ready quality.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud test automation end-to-end, including design, implementation, testing, integration into CI/CD pipelines, release readiness, and ongoing operations.
• Develop and maintain AWS CDK (TypeScript) stacks that provision cloud environments, configure device fleets, and deploy AWS IoT Greengrass components.
• Design, implement, and evolve automated test suites, including integration, end-to-end, and regression tests, and integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Improve test signal and reliability by reducing test flakiness, increasing determinism where possible, and adding diagnostics and observability to test infrastructure.
• Drive defect rigor by writing clear, actionable bug reports with detailed reproduction steps, impact assessment, and root-cause analysis, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Establish and maintain mechanisms for release readiness, such as test dashboards, coverage signals, checklists, runbooks, and automated alerts.
• Partner closely with development teams to improve system testability, clarify acceptance criteria, and prevent regressions before launch.
• Support hands-on validation workflows as needed to verify real-world deployment scenarios using physical devices.
• Participate in operational support activities and on-call rotation as required to ensure reliable operation of test and deployment workflows.
• At least 2 years of hands-on AWS experience in automation, deployment workflows, or infrastructure engineering (1–2 years may be considered for exceptional candidates).
• Strong, practical experience with AWS CDK using TypeScript.
• Proficiency in TypeScript for infrastructure and automation development.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, tooling, or test automation.
• Experience building automated tests and integrating them into CI pipelines, including understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing concepts.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and drive issues to closure.
• Solid understanding and application of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including use of Git for version control, participation in code reviews, and adherence to secure coding fundamentals such as least privilege, secure secrets handling, and dependency hygiene.
• Experience with software testing in cloud-based environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services in support of cloud automation and deployment workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Hydra (AWS testing framework) or comparable cloud test automation frameworks.
• Experience validating AWS IoT and/or AWS IoT Greengrass deployments, with preference for AWS IoT Greengrass v2.
• Experience using AWS Lambda and AWS Step Functions for orchestration or test harness automation.
• Experience working with Amazon CloudWatch logs and metrics, including setting up alerting and contributing to operational excellence practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices for automating deployment and testing pipelines.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional development and operations teams.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.