SDET Automation Engineer (Hybrid, Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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This is a Hybrid role based out of our office located in Loveland, Colorado.

Job Purpose/OverviewSDET Automation Engineer designs and builds test automation for multiple global development teams, developing solutions using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This includes hands-on leadership driving the automation of features done by both in-house SDET and outside vendors.The SDET Automation Engineer will design and build innovative digital solutions to production. This role will collaborate with the SDET Automation Lead, developers, product owners, manual testers, and architecture in ensuring thorough, efficient, and quality testing. This person will also coordinate project-level automation testing and strategy for multiple R&D projects, both new and in-flight.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build automation testing efforts for multiple agile teams which includes internal teams and vendors
• Strategizes in shifting from manual to automated testing
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and manual testers to determine automation strategy, including identifying what should be automated.
• Provide automation test estimates for all automation work
• Follow Antech Automation testing standards
• Ensure proactive communications to leadership and functions within and outside of IT
• Create metrics and dashboards utilizing Azure DevOps to provide insights into automation activities
• Help ensure teams execute ideal automation testing where testing starts with the developer and the tester is part of the development
• Drive the constant goal of continuous improvement in quality and efficiency
• Ensure thorough automation testing on risks and dependencies within the projects and programs

Education and Experience

• B.S. or higher with 5+ years working in software testing including manual testing
• Hands-on DevOps Test Automation on tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright. BDD Tools like Cucumber. Mobile Test Automation tools/solutions such as Appium
• Working in Pet Health, Clinical Diagnostics, and/or a regulated environment is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Proven track record of delivering successful automation solutions in a predictable and timely manner
• Experience working with multiple teams and ARTs in parallel
• Creative and enthusiastic for doing what it takes to delight our customers
• Ability to understand technical requirements
• Desire to learn the domain and grow in their career, along with promoting the growth of QA skills across the department
• Proven track record of identifying risks in software and defending user experience

Travel: 5% Working ConditionsThe associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment.  The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet.  The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system.  The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. 

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

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