Python Automation Team Leader

4 days ago


Raanana Center District, Israel D-Fend Solutions Full time

Team Leader – Python Automation Infrastructure and testing

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Team Leader – Python Automation Infrastructure and testing
to join our R&D organization. This role is central to building and leading our automation Infrastructure and testing, ensuring robust test coverage across SW components, integration, system, and end-to-end levels.

The successful candidate will provide both
technical leadership and hands-on contribution
—mentoring a team of automation engineers, establishing best practices, writing automated tests, and driving adoption of modern automation tools based Python and CI/CD methodologies. While the primary focus is integration automation, knowledge of
RF systems/Cyber and DevOps
is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers, setting technical direction, assigning tasks, and supporting professional growth.
  • Architect, implement, and maintain scalable
    automation frameworks
    using
    Python and Pytest
    .
  • +5 years of experience in automation testing, with expertise in Selenium, Rest API.
  • Write, review, and optimize
    unit, integration, and regression test cases
    to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Oversee automation of
    system-level and end-to-end testing
    , including API and UI layers (Selenium preferred).
  • Design and maintain
    CI/CD pipelines
    with
    Jenkins, Docker, and Git
    , ensuring automated testing is integrated into every stage of development.
  • Collaborate closely with software developers, RF, QA, DevOps, and hardware teams to embed testing and automation best practices into the product lifecycle.
  • Define, track, and report test metrics such as coverage, execution reliability, and defect detection effectiveness.
  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, introducing new tools and practices to strengthen automation.
  • Act as a technical expert, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding/testing standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in
    automation testing and integration testing
    , with leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
  • Strong hands-on proficiency in
    Python
    (object-oriented and scripting) and
    Pytest
    .
  • Demonstrated ability to
    write unit tests and maintain high code coverage
    as part of agile development workflows.
  • Practical experience with
    CI/CD tools
    (Jenkins, Docker, Git) and Agile/DevOps practices.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

  • Experience with
    Selenium
    for UI and system automation.
  • Familiarity with
    RF testing and measurement techniques
    (e.g., VSGs, SAs, calibration).
  • Exposure to monitoring, logging, or analytics tools (e.g., ELK) for test environments.


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