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

- Chance 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

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