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QA Automation Lead

Antech Diagnostics
Fountain Valley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 4/15/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Automation Lead position at Antech Diagnostics?

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles : Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars   Science & Diagnostics , a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The QA Automation Lead will be responsible for leading the QA automation efforts within the organization. This role requires a highly skilled professional with a strong background in software testing and test automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing test automation frameworks, mentoring team members, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met for software products.

This is a Hybrid role based out of our Fountain Valley, California hub.

The general target pay range for this position is $101,430 - $126,845 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Automation Strategy and Planning :

Develop and implement a comprehensive QA automation strategy aligned with business goals.

  • Plan, design, and execute automated testing for various software applications.
  • Identify opportunities for automation within the software development lifecycle.
  • Framework Development :
  • Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-quality test automation frameworks.

  • Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Integrate automated tests into the CI / CD pipeline to support continuous testing.
  • Test Execution and Reporting :
  • Lead the execution of automated test suites and analyze test results.

  • Report and track defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Provide detailed test reports and metrics to stakeholders, highlighting test coverage, defect trends, and automation progress.
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring :
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA automation engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the QA team.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Tool Selection and Management :
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate test automation tools and technologies.

  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation.
  • Manage licenses and resources for test automation tools.
  • Education and Experience

  • 5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation for at least 3 years.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript.
  • Experience with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins,  GitLab.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Relevant certification  are a plus.
  • About Antech

    Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90 reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

    Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

    All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more :

    Paid Time Off & Holidays

    Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

    Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

    Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

    Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts

    Paid Parental Leave

    401(k) with company match

    Tuition / Continuing Education Reimbursement

    Life Assistance Program

    Pet Care Discounts

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at .

    Note to Search Firms / Agencies

    Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.

    Salary : $101,430 - $126,845

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