Quality Assurance Automation Architect - Clifton Larson Allen LLP

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. Our Perks: Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!) Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Mental health coverage Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Complete list of benefits here CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Quality Assurance Automation Architect to join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment. In this position you should have the following; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. How you'll create opportunities in this Quality Assurance Automation Architect role: Provide technical direction and leadership to a team of internal and external QA Engineers. Champion learning, growth, engagement, and continuous improvement for yourself and others in the organization. Find solutions for the toughest technical challenges in the face of ambiguity. Collaborate closely with DevOps engineers, developers, and software architects to ensure seamless integration of test automation within the CI/CD pipeline. Drive innovation in test automation strategies and tools to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the software development lifecycle. What you will need: At least 5 years of relevant experience Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns. Proven experience building test automation frameworks and test tools from scratch. Demonstrable knowledge of one or more programming languages (preferably JavaScript or Python). Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Strong sense of responsibility and ownership. Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and propose innovative solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree. #LI-DJ1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Click here to learn about your hiring rights. Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits click here. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability