Hiring automation engineers has always been a trick thing.<\/p>\n

And the worst thing you can do is to add all the buzz words you know of around automation.<\/p>\n

Finally when the candidate comes on board they end up doing exploratory testing only!<\/p>\n

Here are few pointers for hiring:<\/p>\n

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• Look for programming aptitude.\n
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  • If your framework is in java, not necessary to hire someone with 10 years of Java experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
  • Testing acumen.\n
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    • Are good in identifying risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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      • While a can-do attitude is a must, for automation positions someone who \u2018enjoys\u2019 problem solving is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        More pointers in the linked article below<\/p>\n

        #RedefiningSoftwareQuality #TestAutomation #Automation #Hiring<\/p>\n

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        How to Hire an Automation Engineer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n