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Position Description

Title

Test Automation Engineer

Employing entity

Directed Technologies

Reporting to

Software Development Manager

Position type

Full-time

Team

Software Development/QA Team

Team size

12-20

No. of direct reports

:0

Get to know the team

Our Software Team plays a pivotal role in developing innovative connected vehicle cloud and SaaS solutions for our Automotive, Government, and Enterprise customers. At the core of our work is

e.things

, a secure and scalable multi-tenant cloud platform that aggregates and harmonises connected vehicle data under a common storage model. Leveraging

e.things

, the team develops market-leading web portals, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that enhances safety, efficiency, and new revenue opportunities. We foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping next-generation automotive connectivity.

Role objective

The Test Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the high quality and reliability of Directed Technologies’ software products. This includes designing, implementing and automating test cases; executing multiple levels of testing; and working with developers to ensure defects are resolved efficiently.You will play a critical role in identifying bugs and inconsistencies early, helping teams deliver robust and production-ready features while contributing to continuous improvements in the test process.

Key responsibilities & success factors

Responsibilities

of the

Test Automation Engineer

will include but are not limited to: - Analyse user stories and requirements for validity and feasibility - Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and business analysts - Design and execute functional, regression, and user acceptance testing - Design and develop automated test scripts where applicable - Conduct pre- and post-release testing activities - Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies - Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product life cycle - Ensure that defects are clearly documented, communicated, and retested - Provide support, documentation, and knowledge sharing for QA processes

The role in action

A typical day - Reviewing feature tickets and writing corresponding test cases - Running functional and regression tests for ongoing sprints - Reporting bugs and collaborating with developers on resolutions - Updating automated test suites A typical week - Participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning ceremonies - Executing regression, system, test and UAT suites for product releases - Cooperating with developers for exploratory testing - Enhancing test scripts and reviewing QA documentation A typical month - Reviewing and refining test plans and strategies - Evaluating and integrating new test tools or frameworks - Preparing release testing documentation - Conducting defect triage and root cause analysis meetings A typical quarter - Leading retrospectives on QA effectiveness - Driving improvements in test automation coverage - Contributing to long-term quality strategy - Participating in cross-team initiatives to enhance system reliability

Skills, interests, and experience required to succeed.

A successful

Test Automation Engineer

• will have:Experience - 3+ years in software testing or software development -
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and QA best practices -
• Experience with test automation and scripting - Working knowledge of Agile and iterative development processes Technical Skills &

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (appreciated but not mandatory) - Certifications in Information Systems and/or Testing methodologies would be highly regarded - Strong English communication skills (written and spoken) - Familiarity with Selenium, Postman, GitLab, Docker, and cloud-based testing - Experience with distributed systems and cloud architecture is advantageous Behaviours - Detail-oriented and consistent in documentation and defect tracking - Creative problem solver with a passion for quality - Active team player with initiative and sound judgment - Self-motivated and reliable in remote work environments Motivation and interests - Passion for quality engineering and automation - Interest in connected vehicle technologies and real-world IoT applications - Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends - Desire to contribute to a high-performing and supportive team - Drive to optimize and improve systems for better quality

Technology stack summary

Technologies where experience is of most importance are in

bold

, whereas those where experience is desired are black and advantageous are in grey.

Principles

Platform

Services

Monitoring

Tools

Automation

Cloud-based testing

Test framework development

NodeJS

Kubernetes (EKS)

AWSTypescript

SingleStore (SQL)

MongoDBRabbitMQKafkaRedisElasticsearch Grafana

Selenium

PostmanDockerGitLab Come and join an industry leader that is experiencing unprecedented growth and be part of a very exciting time in the company’s history and help shape the future success of the business. Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!