Advanced experience on automation of test cases Proven experience with Selenium, Kafka, Xray Identifying and Selecting Automation Test Cases Designing and Documenting the Automation Test Strategy Creating an Automation Test Plan Configuring Selenium Test Environment (STE) Implementing an Automation Framework Creating, Enhancing, Debugging, and Running Test Cases Monitoring the Defect Management Process Managing Changes and Executing Regression Tests Providing Solutions for Object Identity and Error Handling Interacting with Customers/Clients and Updating on Issues Work effectively on an agile team following agile practices with Internal SW Development groups as well as Tier I&II (external suppliers) Cloud technologies experience (such as GCP, AWS, Azure) Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience 5+ years of professional experience on Software / Requirements Verification projects (Test Suite and Automation solutions for multiple Verification / Validation scopes & integration levels) 3+ years of experience with test design Ability to design and execute test methods and automation scripts for requirements verification purposes, at multiple integration / solution levels. Leads incidents triage, performs root cause analysis and contributes with Preventive Actions design. Uses Test Management tools for test planning review, execution, monitoring review (proficient key metrics interpretation) and reporting of Test Results.  Uses defect management tools for defect creation, and monitoring of resolution. Fully understands and applies Ford Standards and tools for pipeline development.  Follows code artisanship best practices, quality and security standards; and contributes to the improvement of them.  Understands and applies industry Software Quality Assurance standards (ASPICE, ISTQB, ASAM, INCOSE, etc.) Often provides professional advice on technical or procedural issues. Creates initial reports/analysis for review by team members; provides feedback on draft reports/analysis for further improvement and may deliver final report. Demonstrates professional communication style in team, cross team and partner settings, and effectively identifies and adapts communications for different audiences; provides feedback to newer team members on communication style. Communicates effectively with peer-to-peer interactions and with 2 levels above (+2 rule). Demonstrates strong relationships within team through knowledge of problem domain. Starts to identify patterns of interactions with others that may help or hinder team success. Direct contribution via own work as well as team level contributions through mentoring.