Digital Core Enterprise Test Automation Lead

OverviewAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.We put people first and are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over **** employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of business service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking.Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our Live Your BEST Life wellbeing initiatives are part of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network.EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all.Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be YourselfAre you passionate about leveraging technology to automate and transform business processes?Do you have a deep understanding of Test Automation and a desire to drive innovation in enterprise systems?If so, the Tech@Lilly Enterprise Test Automation team invites you to apply for the role of Test Automation Lead.As a Test Automation Lead, you will be responsible for driving the quality and reliability of automation solutions across the enterprise.In this role, you will work closely with Engineers and cross-functional teams throughout the full application lifecycle—ensuring that systems are thoroughly tested, resilient, and aligned with business needs from development through production.Automation in Software TestingAt Lilly, our Technology Enablement initiatives—particularly within theEnterprise Test Automation Centre of Excellence (TACoE)—are designed to leverage modern tools and practices to enhance the quality, speed, and reliability of software delivery.We are committed to embedding automated testing into the core of our engineering processes, enabling innovation, reducing manual effort, and delivering sustainable value to our operations and customers.As aTest Automation Leadwithin Lilly'sEnterprise Test Automation Centre of Excellence, you will play a critical role in driving quality and efficiency across our software delivery lifecycle.You will lead testing efforts across multiple projects, champion an automation-first approach, and ensure robust test strategies are implemented to support our enterprise technology initiatives.This role requires a strong blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of modern testing practices, particularly within regulated environments like healthcare and pharmaceuticals.Key responsibilities:Collaborate with a team of testers to plan, design, and execute comprehensive testing strategies and test plans across various Tech@Lilly projects.Champion and implement anautomation-firstapproach in test execution strategies.Influence and guide stakeholders ontest automation best practicesand quality standards.Design and maintain independent test cases for newly developed applications.Provide actionable feedback to developers on automated testing strategies, design improvements, and patches.Conduct system load and performance tests for new products and features.Collaborate with quality representatives to document and maintain quality processes.Create and maintainTest PlansandTest Strategiesaligned with project goals.Drive improvements in functionality, design, and usability of new software products.Conduct automated tests to ensure software is reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.Analyze software and systems to identify risks and prevent defects.Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution.Stay current with compliance documentation and apply relevant standards to testing activities.Continuously upskill and adopt the latest advancements in testing tools and methodologies.ImplementShift Leftstrategies to integrate testing early in the development lifecycle.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field6+ years of experience as a Software Tester or Test LeadStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSolid understanding of theSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Experience withAgile methodologiesand tools such asJira.Familiarity withcloud platformsand their testing requirements.Extensive hands-on experience withJavaScript testing frameworkssuch asCypressandPlaywright.Proficiency inBDD frameworks, particularlyCucumber.Knowledge ofDevOps practicesand tools for CI/CD.Experience across various testing types: functional, integration, regression, mobile, data, cross-platform, component, security, and UI/UX.Understanding ofcompliance and documentation processesin the healthcare/pharma industry.Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.Preferred SkillsExperience withAPI testingandperformance testing toolssuch ask6,LoadRunner, andJMeter.Familiar withdatabase testingandSQL scriptingfor data validation.Understanding ofauthentication and identity protocolssuch as OAuth and OpenID Connect.Experience withaccessibility testingstandards and tools.Experience in Python scripting for automation and testing tasksFamiliar with AWS servicesFamiliar with Power BI reportingLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance.Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected 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