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Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc
Senior Automation Test Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$153,690 / year median in California
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Experience Required 5+ years of experience in Test Automation / Validation Proven experience leading and mentoring QA automation teams Essential functions Key Responsibilities Lead automation efforts to accelerate MineStar releases while maintaining high standards of quality and safety for mining operations. Define and implement MineStar-specific test strategies, metrics, and KPIs to assess product quality and release readiness. Build and maintain automation frameworks covering MineStar UI, APIs, services, and data flows. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation during MineStar modernization and re-platforming. Collaborate closely with Test Leads, Product Managers, System Architects, and Platform teams to align quality with MineStar's target architecture. Mentor QA engineers (manual and automation) and support their transition to automation-first, quality-engineered practices. Qualifications Experience Required 5+ years of experience in Test Automation / Validation Proven experience leading and mentoring QA automation teams Skills Descriptor Hands-on experience with automation test frameworks (BDD - Cucumber with Java). Experience validating Microservices-based systems and On prem applications. Proficiency in API testing and database validation, including SQL query writing. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD-integrated automation harnesses. Strong understanding of Agile testing practices and participation in Agile ceremonies. Experience with test estimation, automation code reviews, and framework design. Solid foundation in software test engineering methodologies and processes. Strong communication skills and ability to work with global, cross-functional MineStar teams. AI-Enabled Testing Use AI-assisted tools to speed up test creation, regression analysis, and defect identification. Promote responsible and governed use of AI within test automation practices. We offer Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team Competitive salary Flexible schedule Benefits package - medical insurance, sports Corporate social events Professional development opportunities Well-equipped office About us Grid Dynamics (