Division and Unit Overview
ACS International, Ltd. (ACSi) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Chemical Society. ACSi comprises representatives that serve the scientific community worldwide. Employees represent products and services provided by ACS divisions, including ACS Publications and Chemical Abstracts Service (SciFinder® and STN®), to the world’s most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices, and academic institutions to promote research and discovery. With over 200,000 members worldwide, providing an integrated suite of experiences and support that meet current and potential member needs is vital to the Society’s mission and future. The Global Strategy for Society Programs is the Society’s newly formed unit to provide region specific & culturally relatable, and meaningful engagement with current and future ACS constituents including ACS members & associates. The incumbent will play an important role by leading the automation testing efforts within the QA team.
Position Summary
ACS is seeking an agile and proactive professional to help grow ACS’s self-reliance in QA and development activities. This individual will be responsible for leading the automation testing efforts within the QA team. This role involves designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, as well as mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
The incumbent will need to work closely with different divisions and IT departments in ACS headquarters in Washington DC to get alignment for QA efforts in development and enhancement of ACS products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of automated test scripts and frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, or similar.
- Have good understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML and Apex.
- Execute automated test scripts and analyze test results to identify defects and ensure software quality.
- Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in best practices for automation testing.
- Continuously improve and optimize the automation testing process.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high-quality code.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in automation testing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Automation QA Lead or similar role with minimum 6 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JMeter).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Python, or C#.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with performance testing and load testing tools.
- Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
- Experience with LWC framework and Apex.
Preferred Behaviors:
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Additional Information
1. Location: This position requires the candidate to be based in Delhi, India (Hybrid Work Mode : 2-3 days/week at Office).
2. Collaboration: The role involves close collaboration with ACS’s team in Washington DC, other technical constituents globally, and local IT partners in India.