Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
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About the Team
Workday, founded in 2005, stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry, with a global presence and a diverse array of customers. Across our offices worldwide, our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and excellence!
Joining our team means embarking on a journey of opportunity to advance your career and contribute to impactful solutions that shape industries. Whether you thrive with solving sophisticated business problems, collaborating with agile teams, or championing innovation and software design, Workday offers an environment where your talents can thrive.
Our Product Development and QA organization spans across various products, serving a wide range of customers worldwide. Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workday's outstanding culture, core values, and dedication to excellence. We're proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products, outstanding workplace culture, and commitment to sustainability. With your talent, we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers worldwide!
About the Role
At Workday, our Product Test Automation team stands at the forefront of ensuring an unparalleled customer experience through the continuous delivery of new features and enhanced functionalities. We are deeply committed to quality in everything we do.
As an Automation Manager, you will be at the helm of a team of skilled Test Automation Engineers, guiding them in the relentless pursuit of excellence across Workday's suite of Applications.
Collaborating closely with leaders in Development, Product Management, and Quality Assurance, you will spearhead the planning, design, and execution of automation testing strategies. Your role will be pivotal in championing efficient processes and methodologies that drive the seamless integration of quality into every facet of our products.
Responsibilities:
Implement a strategic vision for Test Automation using our best of breed proprietary Automation tools.
Lead and mentor a diverse, globally distributed team of Test Automation Engineers specializing in the creation, curation, and maintenance of automated tests Workday products.
Implement automation standards, policies, and processes to impact design and implementation approaches.
Define uniform quality expectations by allocating and prioritizing Automation resources in an Agile environment.
Ensure our Build pipeline is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Establish a culture that continuously strives towards standard processes, measurable outcomes, and operational excellence
Coach and mentor team members to help them to be at their best, assisting with career growth and personal development
Champion Workday values and diversity through our VIBE strategy - Value Inclusion, Belonging and Equity.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of experience building and directly managing teams
8+ years’ experience testing SaaS and/or cloud-based Enterprise applications
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
Other Qualifications:
Proficient in programming with a deep understanding of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines across various environments.
Comprehensive experience in all testing methodologies, including unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, and performance testing.
Demonstrated dedication to automation with a strategic "automation-first" mentality.
Proven ability to design and architect automation solutions that foster shared accountability for quality.
Expertise in continuous integration systems, emphasizing rapid feedback mechanisms and comprehensive quality metrics.
Strong people management skills with a track record of recruiting, coaching, and nurturing talent within teams.
Exceptional leadership qualities, including the ability to influence and provide thought leadership.
Effective communicator capable of representing the "voice of Quality," holding all teams accountable for quality, and conveying opportunities and concerns to upper management and collaborators across multiple Product Areas.
Ability to delve into technical intricacies when necessary while also adept at communicating effectively to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Atlassian tools such as JIRA & Confluence for efficient project management and collaboration.
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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