Technical Automation Expert (with Project Management)Location – Atlanta, GAJob Type - Full Time(US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1B Candidates at this time)Technical SkillsLooking for Test Lead at onsite US to handle Projects.Should have worked in onsite offshore model with extensive client handling experience.Should be able to support offshore team from onsite in extended hours if required.Close coordination with project teams to plan schedule testing activitiesDefine appropriate test methodologies and approach for projects where testing is in scopeCreate test plans and estimations based on the application requirements, timelinesRequirement gathering for architecture of the application under test, test environment and test dataStrong Testing Exp with Automation (candidate must have exp in Test methodology, Defect Mgt, Estimation, Test Strategy, Automation strategy, etc)Integrate regression Test Scenarios (automated) to the build and deploy process using JenkinsStrong exp in middlewear, SOAP UI as a tool with Continuous Integration (CI), JenkinsPrior experience in handling ETL projects including estimation, test planning, test strategyHands on experience in automating complex legacy applications including ERP-JDE on AS400Hands on experience in automating Angular JS applicationsHands on experience in automation using Selenium Webdriver/ProtractorExperience in using test management tool like Client ALM, JiRA etc.Experience establishing and running an automated test practiceFamiliar with modern Agile testing practicesWorked in a Continuous Deployment environment with automation playing a central part to deliveryFamiliar with Continuous Integration and build automation tools and practicesExperience testing mobile in an automated fashionProject Management SkillsClose coordination with Onsite and Offshore project teams to plan schedule testing activitiesReview the test methodologies and approach for projects where testing is in scopeCreate test plans and estimations based on the application requirements, timelinesAdherence to Project Management Processes like Project Management Plan, Project Schedule, Risk Management, Issue Management, Stakeholder ManagementAdherence to OCM (Organizational Change Management), Communication Planning, Requirement Analysis, High level and detailed level designExperienced in preparing metrics & presenting as a part of scheduled activities to senior managementCertificate course in Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) orCertificate course in Agile Project Management (PMI-ACP) and/orCertificate course in Microsoft Project Plan 2013Key Skills:Exp with Automation (candidate must have exp in Test methodology, Defect Mgt, Estimation, Test Strategy, Automation strategy, middlewear, SOAP UI as a tool with Continuous Integration (CI), Jenkins, automating complex legacy applications including ERP-JDE on AS400, Angular JS applications.