Senior Automation Engineer
Global Connect Technologies • Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Role & seniority
- Senior Automation Engineer (5+ years of hands-on automation experience)
Stack / tools
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Python, Pytest; Robot Framework (keywords, resources, variables, test structure)
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CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps; Git
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Web/mobile UI: Appium, Selenium; device/UI automation
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Cross-layer debugging: Python, RF, device tools; modular test design, page-object/keyword patterns
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Familiar: QNX OS, Hypervisor/Virtualization, Cloud (AWS)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Analyze, interpret, and reuse Robot Framework keyword libraries within Python-based tests; optimize hybrid Pytest/RF execution
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Architect, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks; build wrappers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable components
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Integrate framework components with CI/CD; mentor juniors; enforce automation design and coding standards
Must-have skills
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5+ years automation experience; strong Python + Pytest; capable of migrating Robot Framework tests to Python/Pytest
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Experience with RF keywords/resources/structure; large keyword repositories (1000+ keywords)
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Debug across Python, RF, and device tools; modular test design; page-object/keyword patterns; maintainability
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Experience with Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation; good Git, branching, and CI/CD workflows
Nice-to-have skills
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Mobility, embedded, aviation, or high-volume regression environments
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Framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, keyword reuse models
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Hardware interfacing (USB/Ethernet), Inflight Entertainm
Full Description
Required Skills
- 5+ years of automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest.
- Capable of performing migration activities from Robot Framework based tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.
- Architect and enhance automation frameworks using Python/Pytest.
- Experience in QNX OS & Hypervisor (Virtualization) & Cloud (AWS)
- Build wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
- Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, RF, and device tools.
- Practical experience with Robot Framework – keywords, resources, variables, and test structure.
- Ability to work with large keyword repositories (1000+ keywords).
- Experience with Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation.
- Strong understanding of modular test design, page-object/page-keyword patterns, and automation maintainability.
- Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in mobility, embedded, aviation, or high-volume regression environments. Exposure to framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar.
Key Responsibilities Analyse and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python-based executions. Optimise hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and RF assets. Integrate framework components with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Mentor junior engineers and enforce automation design and coding standards.
Nice to have skills
- Hardware Interfacing (USB, Ethernet, etc.)
- Inflight Entertainment Systems
- Multimedia Interfaces (Touch, Audio/Video)
- Fault Injection & Hardware Simulation
- GMSL & IP Peripheral Communication
- Scheduling & Orchestration Test
