Lead Software Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

About Us At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.Overview Selective is seeking a Lead Software Automation Test Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automated UI and API testing frameworks and test assets. Collaborate with Architecture, Business Users, Development and QA Engineers to ensure that all aspects of the applications have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality. Deliver effective and efficient complex technical solutions and tools by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on-time and adhering to development and quality standards. Responsibilities Collaborate with architecture and understand benefits of standards, best practices, and principles from both a technology and process perspective. Communicate complex technical solutions to different audiences (technical and non-technical) in both formal and informal settings. Support the effective and timely completion of UI, API and/or Stress/Performance automation test activities on multiple projects, driving tasks and milestones to complete within project plans and sprints. Maintain a strong understanding of current test automation processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure QA work is performed accordingly. Participate in waterfall, agile, and CI/CD processes. Provide Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates (ROMs) and forecast resource needs for automation projects with ROI. Establish and maintain metrics to measure resource productivity, test progress, and QA effectiveness. Identify potential improvements and efficiencies in the test automation process and implement solutions. Design and implement highly complex, multi-tier solutions using OO Principles and modern design patterns. Coach and mentor less experienced test automation engineers. Qualifications Knowledge and Requirements Minimum 10+ years of hands-on Software Testing, Development, and/or Test Management experience, including advanced test automation strategies. Experience with C#, Java, .NET, SQL or other software languages; both UI and Rest API automation. Knowledge of mobile automation and Performance Testing Tools is a plus. Experience with Object-Oriented Design and Patterns; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience with AGILE and DevOps CI/CD process administration. Knowledge of different test methods/tools such as MS Test, TestNG, JUnit/NUnit, GIT, Selenium WebDriver, etc. Ability to solve complex multi-tier issues independently. Knowledge of current trends in automation and ability to learn new technologies independently. Effective communication skills to convey testing results to business leadership and IT delivery teams. College Degree preferred in Computer Science, Business, or related field. Total Rewards Selective Insurance offers a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve financial goals, and balance work and personal life. Benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance, and paid time off plans.Pay Range USD $104,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Additional Information Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued success. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01