Job descriptionJob Title : Senior Test Automation LeadLocation : Pleasanton, CA (Remote role)Long-term positionRole involves ensuring successful delivery for complex programs, projects, or initiatives in the workers compensation insurance business applications and digital transformationAccountable for overall Automation practice for the applicationsResponsible for all Technical Automation deliverables for UI Automation, API Automation, Web / Mobile automation and other key automation testingWill set high standards of delivery and track automation metrics within the software development lifecycleInvolves automating Policy, Billing and Claims area projectsRequires good technical understanding of (web) applications and SDLC processesWill help drive strategy, priority, and planning across a variety of teams, cultures, and time zonesTasks include leading the design of the Test Automation framework, developing short-term and long-term test automation strategies, conducting research on automation frameworks and methodologies, and collaborating with Test Architects and Test LeadsMust have a Master's or Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years of Quality Engineering test automation experienceRequires 10+ years of hands-on programming / scripting experience in JavaExpert knowledge with design and development of automation frameworksMust have in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and their commercial applicationsExperienced in building, turning around, and operating large Dev + QA programsExpert knowledge with cloud computing and technologies (AWS Stack highly desirable)Must have script less automation implementation experienceExperience transforming QA / QE organizations to SDET / DevSecOps is required.Will also support the smoke / sanity testing requirements of DevOps Release Engineering team after build deployments.Must have a successful track record as a 'hands on' leader within QA teams.Experience in designing and developing AI Strategy using BOTS - OPS Insight, Code Insight, Test Insight and IOT is necessary.Experience in preparing and implementing Digital Transformation Strategy, IT Business Value Strategy for major Clients is necessary.