Global Connect Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGlobal Connect Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join their advanced software and embedded systems team. The ideal candidate will enhance and migrate automation frameworks, debug complex integrations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality test automation solutions for embedded systems and entertainment platforms.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Arpit Sharma
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain automation frameworks primarily using Python and Pytest
Lead migration of existing Robot Framework tests to Python/Pytest equivalents
Build reusable fixtures, utilities, wrapper layers, and automation components to support large test suites
Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries; enable efficient reuse within Python-based executions
Optimize hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets
Execute and maintain UI and device automation tests using tools such as Appium, Selenium, or equivalent frameworks
Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, Robot Framework, device tools, and operating systems
Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
Mentor and guide junior automation engineers, establishing good coding practices, test design patterns, and quality standards
Work collaboratively with software engineers, product developers, and QA teams to enhance automation coverage and reliability
Work with QNX OS, virtualization systems (Hypervisor), and cloud environments (AWS)
Engage with hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet, multimedia interfaces) and hardware simulation/ fault-injection where applicable (nice-to-have)
Qualification
Required
7–10 years experience in automation engineering with 5+ years hands-on Python automation using Pytest
Practical experience with Robot Framework including keywords, variables, resources, and large keyword repositories
Strong skills in UI automation using tools such as Appium/Selenium
Solid understanding of modular test design and maintainable patterns (page-object, keyword patterns)
Experience with QNX (Posix) operating system, virtualization (e.g., Hypervisor), and cloud-based environments (preferably AWS)
Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows
Proven ability to debug complex, multi-layered test automation environments
Preferred
Exposure to embedded systems, aviation, or high-volume regression environments
Experience in framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models
Background in hardware interactions and media/UX systems (multimedia I/O, touch interactions)
Familiarity with fault injection tools and hardware simulation techniques
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field
Company
Global Connect Technologies
Global Connect Technologies is a fast-growing automotive and IT engineering services company based in the USA.
Founded in 2022Michigan , US
2-10 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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