Automation Lead Engineer

Harman

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 05/02/2025

Job Description

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

Automation Lead Engineer T3(B)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of test automation frameworks with Java and Kotlin.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for iOS and Android platforms using Appium.
  • Build and execute Cucumber scenarios to ensure comprehensive behaviour-driven testing coverage.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of automation tests in Gradle build pipelines.
  • Test and validate both native and WebView applications, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • Work with nested iframes and resolve automation challenges for web apps involving complex structures.
  • Utilize image recognition technologies like OpenCV or GPT-4 Vision for advanced automation scenarios.
  • Identify, document, and track bugs and test results, ensuring continuous quality improvements.
  • Provide input on automation strategies and contribute to process optimization initiatives.
  • Mentor and guide a team of automation engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that automation efforts support overall product quality and delivery timelines.
  • Drive innovation in test automation practices, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new tools and technologies as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in Test automation within a software development environment
  • Self-motivated with a passion for learning, analyzing technology tradeoffs

  • Extensive experience in Java (must) and a strong background in test automation architecture.
  • Knowledge of or experience with Kotlin.
  • Deep expertise in using Appium for automating both iOS and Android platforms, with a focus on optimizing performance and reliability.
  • Strong understanding of native and WebView application architecture.
  • Knowledge of Cucumber for behaviour-driven development (BDD).
  • Skilled in handling complex web structures, including nested iframes, and resolving related automation challenges.
  • Advanced knowledge of image recognition tools like OpenCV and familiarity with AI-driven visual tools such as GPT-4 Vision.
  • Hands-on experience with Gradle for build and dependency management.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor teams and drive strategic automation initiatives.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

About Company

HARMAN International is a leading global company specializing in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, and digital transformation solutions. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN operates across various sectors, including automotive, professional audio, and consumer electronics. The company markets its products under several renowned brands, such as JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, and Mark Levinson. HARMAN's offerings encompass automotive infotainment systems, premium audio solutions, and advanced connected services, aiming to enhance the connected experience for consumers worldwide.

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