About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for providing Automation framework and solutions for the different kind of tests in the test pyramid (system test, integration test, interface tests, unit tests) and integrating the automated test cases in Continuous Integration Build pipeline for projects in the SBU. This role will have global responsibility for technical team leadership.

Your Team

You will lead a team of approximately 10-15 members globally. Your team will comprise of technical experts and distinguished engineers.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for definition of Test Automation Architecture solution that enables the automation of software tests including the selection and integration of different testing tools, development of customized testing frameworks and creation of automation scripts.
• Responsible for creating robust and efficient automated testing environment (using test benches or containerized solutions in cloud)- system test and domain and interface tests
• Responsible for driving the Ideal Test pyramid in all the projects.
• Work closely with test solution lead and test manager for defining the overall testing strategy including software and system
• Responsible for providing technical eldership to the development and testing teams
• Responsible for working closely with the Development and Test Technical experts, Build and Integration team to define the Continuous Integration Architecture, Staging of the build pipeline, defining the test suite organization and execution strategy of test suites in the build pipeline.
• Responsible for providing solution for the security, safety, performance and other KPI Testing approach in an automatic way.
• Work closely with the cyber security, safety and architecture team defining the failure mode analysis and ensure that the overall automation test frameworks covers the solution for failure mode related testing.
• Responsible for defining the automation strategy and roadmap comprising of choice of right automation tools and framework, developing the automation roadmap.
• Responsible for setting up an effective governance model for automation.
• Responsible for providing effective solution for high automation test coverage (Overall test automation coverage goal is >80%)
• Provide necessary support to testing teams for developing automated Functional & Non-Functional test cases and integrating the same in the CI/CD build pipeline.
• Train test engineers within E2E test team on the automation skills and follow training plan.

What You Need

• 15+ years of experience leading medium sized engineering/software development organizations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience leading a matrix organization and managing technology development budgets.
• Proven ability to coach technical leaders.
• Command of problem solving, organizational effectiveness, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience delivering embedded systems or system testing for automotive systems.
• Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®), regarding verification and validation process areas
• Experience  of risk management (risk based testing)
• 10+ years related technical experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in Software Test
• 3 years of experience in C#, C and Python.
• Good experience in Git, Gerrit and Jenkins
• Good knowledge in Linux.
• Good knowledge in Android system test.
• System level debugging.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Proven record of experience in leadership of development teams > 50 employees (internal, external)
• Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks
• Experience in test methodologies, tools and methods
• Good knowledge in testing embedded systems
• Strong Know-How of technical/automotive standards in infotainment or telematics software projects
• Efficiently meeting deadlines, schedules, and target dates
• Expertise in working with distributed development teams
• Business fluent in English
• This position requires the use of a use of HARMAN or customer-owned vehicles.  As such, usage of company vehicles will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion based on regional requirements.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.