Position Description:
CGI globally is a leading ICT company with 93, professionals working in 40 countries. We have the presence, expertise and complete IT services to meet clients’ business needs anywhere, anytime and to offer our professionals challenging and rewarding careers. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals.
As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All our professionals’ benefit from the value we collectively create.
From our office in Frascati (Rome), CGI Italy supports international clients in building high-quality, automated test solutions to validate mission-critical applications and services. By applying advanced automation frameworks and methodologies, we help ensure software reliability and performance across domains such as space, weather, health, transportation, government, agriculture, maritime, oil and gas, trading, finance and insurance.
We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead a small, geographically distributed team of testers and to design and deliver innovative test automation solutions.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
-Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Bash, Robot Framework, and Python.
-Implement automated testing for User Interfaces, APIs, and Web Services.
-Create complex test scenarios and test cases derived from user requirements and specifications.
-Conduct performance testing of APIs using tools such as Locust or similar alternatives.
-Lead and mentor a distributed team of testers, ensuring effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery quality across multiple locations.
-Manage and track test campaigns using tools such as Confluence, JIRA, and GitLab, ensuring progress transparency and accountability.
-Prepare and maintain test documentation including test estimations, test plans, test reports, and defect reports.
-Document and communicate test results clearly, collaborating with development teams to track, resolve, and verify issues.
-Present structured test plans and reports to clients, demonstrating results using the defined automation tools.
-Drive new initiatives and continuous improvements in test automation strategies, frameworks, and methodologies.
-Work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
-Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and project managers to ensure test coverage and alignment with client expectations.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
-Proven experience in test automation development with Bash, Robot Framework (or equivalents), and Python.
-Strong background in UI, API, and Web Services testing.
-Experience with performance testing tools such as Locust (or equivalents).
-Familiarity with Agile methodologies and test management tools (Confluence, JIRA, GitLab).
-Demonstrated ability to lead small, distributed teams, driving performance and mentoring colleagues.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create effective test strategies and plans.
-Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
Experience with the following technologies is considered a plus:
-Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
-Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
-Familiarity with cloud platforms for testing and automation
This is a permanent contract position with the possibility to do part of the work activity in remote working.
You will have the opportunity to work on international projects, frequently embracing innovative technologies including big data and cloud native applications.
Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.
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Skills:
1. Big Data
2. Cloud Computing
3. Earth Observation
4. Kubernetes
5. Project Management