Principal Automation Engineer
Orangepeople LLC
Rosemead, CA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Engineering, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Database Design, Dental Insurance, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Desktop Environments, Desktop PC, Diversity, Energy & Utilities, Enterprise Architecture, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Java, Knowledge Base, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# .NET (C Sharp .NET), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Testing, Status Reports, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Strategy, Testing, User Interface Tools, Vision Plan, Wiki
LOCATION
Rosemead, CA
POSTED
19 days ago
We are on the lookout for a visionary Principal Automation Engineer to lead our automation excellence. An ideal candidate will play a dual role, such as leading automation strategy and contributing hands-on to the design and build of automation frameworks and solutions. This individual will serve as the senior-most technical expert on the automation team, driving innovation and technical excellence in the automation of desktop-based applications and systems.
Role Overview (25% Leadership / 75% Hands-On Technical Work):
- Architect and design robust automation frameworks specifically for desktop applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term adaptability across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding the automation team through complex design challenges and promoting best practices in automation engineering.
- Develop and enhance automation strategies covering desktop, API, and database layers, integrating them into CI/CD processes to ensure continuous quality and reliability.
- Partner closely with application SMEs, domain architects, infrastructure teams, and project managers to align automation initiatives with business and technical goals.
- Analyze existing manual testing processes for desktop software and identify opportunities to replace or augment them with automated solutions.
- Maintain, evolve, and optimize the in-house automation framework to ensure compatibility and efficiency across various desktop environments and configurations.
- Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts, driving cross-team collaboration to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
- Provide detailed estimates, solution designs, and test automation strategies for upcoming desktop-based projects.
The Essentials:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks, with a strong focus on desktop application testing (Windows, .NET, or similar environments).
- Proven expertise in framework architecture and design patterns for test automation, including component-based, modular, and data-driven approaches.
- Strong understanding of desktop UI automation tools and libraries (e.g., WinAppDriver, White, Pywinauto, FlaUI, TestStack, or equivalent).
- Experience developing automation for APIs, packaged, and custom desktop applications.
- 7+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across engineering, QA, and business units to align automation goals and deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
- Strong Python skills required, as well as one other programming/scripting language (.NET, C#, Java, Bash, etc.) for building automation utilities and integrating frameworks.
- Strong SQL skills, including writing and maintaining queries, interacting with relational databases, and designing simple schema updates to support test automation.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, enabling desktop test automation to execute autonomously in build and deployment workflows.
- Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments for cross-platform automation support.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience using Tosca or other enterprise-grade test automation platforms.
Nice to Have:
- Prior experience in the utility or energy industry, or in other large-scale operational environments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
OP is a technology consulting and solutions company, offering advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields — including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
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