Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer at Pela, your main responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining automation frameworks to enhance development workflows, testing processes, and deployment pipelines. You'll develop solutions to streamline operations by automating repetitive tasks, improving system integrations, and enhancing CI/CD processes, ensuring that the engineering operations run efficiently.

To be considered for the Automation Engineer role at Pela, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 0 to 2 years of experience in a Software Development or Integrations role. Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript is essential, along with knowledge of automated testing platforms like Appium or Selenium. We also appreciate strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for automation and AI.

For the Automation Engineer position at Pela, proficiency in Python is a must, as well as familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript. These languages will be essential for developing automation solutions and integrating various tools and platforms effectively.

At Pela, the culture is vibrant and community-focused, emphasizing creativity, courage, and awareness. We foster open discussions and value intelligence and resourcefulness over strict experience requirements. As an Automation Engineer, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where accountability is key, and teamwork is essential in driving change.

As an Automation Engineer at Pela, you'll work on diverse projects aimed at enhancing team productivity and efficiency. You'll be involved in integrating and maintaining automation frameworks, identifying bottlenecks in workflows, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and managing software testing processes, all geared toward creating sustainable and eco-friendly product solutions.

When answering this question, be specific about the automation tools you’ve used, such as Appium, Selenium, or even CI/CD tools like Jenkins. Highlight any projects where you leveraged these tools to streamline processes and solve problems, detailing the impact these automations had on productivity.

Emphasize skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. Additionally, mention soft skills like communication and collaboration since working closely with development and QA teams is crucial.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame your response. Describe a specific challenging situation that required an innovative solution in automation. Detail the steps you took to resolve it and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting, such as identifying the problem, isolating the issue, and utilizing logs and reports to find patterns. Provide examples of past troubleshooting experiences and how you successfully resolved issues.

Clearly define Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes and explain how automation plays a crucial role in enhancing these processes. Discuss any relevant experience you have in setting up or managing CI/CD pipelines and the benefits they bring, such as faster software delivery and improved reliability.

Discuss your strategy for prioritizing tasks, which could include assessing deadlines, project importance, and resource availability. Mention tools or methodologies you use, such as Agile or Kanban, to stay organized and ensure timely delivery of automation solutions.

Highlight the importance of adaptability and continuous learning, given the rapid evolution of technology. Stress the necessity for engineers to stay updated on the latest trends in automation and AI, and how an innovative mindset can lead to successful solutions.

Share specific examples of projects where you created scripted automation, detailing the types of scripts you wrote and the impact they had on process efficiency. Mention tools or languages you used, such as scripting in Python or shell scripts.

Discuss how testing is critical to ensuring that automation solutions function as expected and that software quality is maintained. Highlight the difference between various types of testing (functional, regression, performance) and how they fit into the automation lifecycle.

Share your passion for sustainability and automation as they relate to Pela’s mission. Discuss how the company's values resonate with you and your eagerness to contribute to a waste-free future through innovative technologies.