This role focuses on building and maintaining automation for testing IT systems and applications. It involves using various test automation tools and technologies to create and manage automation solutions across different testing levels. Responsibilities include understanding testing requirements, designing test scenarios, developing and executing automation, and managing test data and environments. The role also requires knowledge of contemporary technology trends like Agile, DevOps, and Containers, and the ability to integrate test automation into overall delivery processes.
 Responsible for examining and evaluating performance criteria and standards compliance to ensure that new and amended systems, together with any interfaces, perform as specified. Plans and develops the test design during test specification development with focus on both the functional and non-functional requirements for testability against the technical acceptance criteria and quality metrics. Works with the Test Architect to define the test automation framework, methods and tools to uncover performance issues. Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing performance tools, analyzing results, resolving performance related issues, including optimization and tuning.