Automated Test Lead

L3

Harris Technologies is a leading defense contractor dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent passionate about delivering innovative solutions for national security. Employees share a unified commitment to customer mission and a culture of continuous growth, inclusivity, and work‑life success.

Automated Test Lead

30812

Melbourne, FL

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – with every other Friday off.

We are seeking an experienced Automated Test Lead to plan, develop, implement, and execute automated testing strategies for a combined MES‑PLM‑ERP deployment. This role ensures the quality, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications and integrations, and leads the creation and maintenance of automated test frameworks, scripts, and CI/CD integration.

• Develop automated test plans and strategies that align with project goals.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using industry‑standard tools, ensuring reusable, modular, and maintainable test cases.
• Configure automated test environments and manage the entire test execution lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Track test progress, report execution results, and identify bottlenecks; participate in defect triage and root‑cause analysis.
• Document testing strategies, key decisions, and integration points with CI/CD pipelines.
• Regularly review and update automated test scripts for accuracy and maintainability; validate application functionality through rule‑based testing approaches.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for automated testing performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers and automation developers; establish best practices and standards.
• Ensure testing practices comply with industry standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and regression testing efforts.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing software (test case design, step creation, data management).
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies (Agile, Dev Ops, Shift‑left).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools and version control systems (Jenkins, Git).
• Proficient with Tricentis Tosca or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree with minimum 7 years; or in lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of relevant experience.

• Automated testing certification (ISTQB or equivalent).
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, QTP, JUnit, TestNG, Microsoft Playwright, and JMeter.
• Experience with enterprise applications testing (ERP, MES, PLM) and exposure to performance and API testing.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) and test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL for backend data validation.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and tools.
• Experience with Tricentis Tosca or similar testing tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Current or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $99,500‑$184,500 for California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas; $114,000‑$212,000 for Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont. L3

Harris offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

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