As the IT Test Automation Manager at Ardent Mills, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that our software products meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and reliability. The role of the IT Test Automation Manager is accountable for establishing and overseeing the testing process from beginning to end, leveraging testing services and automation tools. A successful candidate will provide testing expertise related to all types of applications. This role will not only provide testing expertise but will also be required to provide guidance and training to others.

Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain testing strategies and plans to ensure software quality.
* Recommend new tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality.
* Collaborate with product teams to strategize & align long term solutions for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach.
* Evaluate, select, and formulate the best usage of test automation tools.
* Document and demonstrate solutions to development and test teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
* Work closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Business Architects to understand product requirements and define test coverage.
* Analyze testability of project requirements
* Oversee the execution of test cases, both manual and automated, and ensure they are completed on time
* Calculate high level testing resource estimate based on project size, complexity and duration
* Supports test script development and the optimization of those scripts.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
* Ensure defects are identified, tracked, and managed efficiently
* Provide regular updates on test progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
* Lead post-release/ post-implementation testing review to gather insights and drive improvements.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in software testing.
* Proficient in various testing methodologies (e.g., Black Box, White Box, Performance, etc.).
* Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
* Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Nice to Have:
* Certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.
* Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
* API level test automation expertise
* Experience with web service technology like XML, JSON, REST
* Technical understanding of cloud resources (Azure), web services, server-side components and APIs

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At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.