What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Automation Engineer I position at Knapp Inc?
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Test Automation Engineer will develop and maintain automated testing solutions that enhance product quality, strengthen CI/CD processes, and support reliable, efficient software releases. This role is suited for someone with strong problem‑solving skills who is committed to improving test efficiency, preventing defects, and driving continuous quality improvements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Implement automated test suites aligned with project requirements and product lifecycle needs.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation and fast feedback loops.
- Contribute to improving automation KPIs, including pipeline stability and early defect detection.
- Document automation approaches, maintain test artifacts, and support internal knowledge sharing.
- Support a collaborative environment by sharing knowledge, reusable assets, and best practices focused on test automation.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including peer reviews and collaborative problem‑solving.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of automation frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and long‑term sustainability.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a proven track record in test automation strategy and implementation.
- Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to test automation, with JavaScript or Python preferred due to their central role in our automation frameworks.
- Intermediate experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines that support continuous testing, validation, and automated reporting.
- Intermediate knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL for data validation and database‑related automation.
- Demonstrated understanding of modern software development technologies and design practices and common architectural patterns.
- Preferred Experience scripting CI/CD pipelines (YAML, Bash, PowerShell).
- Demonstrated Understanding logistical workflows and processes with the ability to automate end‑to‑end integration tests.
- Prior Linux experience, including automation in mixed Linux/Windows environments.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”