Principal Test Automation Engineer
Core
Define and evolve test automation strategy, design robust automated test frameworks across multiple layers, and act as a technical authority for quality engineering practices.
Role type
Principal Test Automation Engineer
Builds
Automated test frameworks for cloud-native and regulated environments
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, software quality engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Test automation strategy, automated test framework design, API testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, cloud-native architecture, regulated environment testing, technical leadership, mentoring, quality engineering practices
Preferred skills
Cross-team collaboration, tooling selection, embedding quality in development lifecycle
Technologies
API testing tools, integration testing frameworks, end-to-end testing frameworks, cloud-native platforms
Responsibilities
Define and evolve test automation strategy, design and maintain automated test frameworks, guide teams on tooling and test design, partner with engineering and QA teams to embed quality early, mentor engineers on automation practices
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise
