Yes automation is a buzz - I see it under the “Shift Left” label. It’s happening all over the place. But as @berenvd mentions here Multiplying the Odds Masterclass further discussion There’s more to testing that automation. There are more trends in testing too Where are testing roles shifting to?
Go find what makes you valuable to the team and tell me about it. Tell me when you handle testing of databases or when your job is to manage the road to production. I know large companies where testing is done by non-testers, yet they still deliver. They have SME’s or other technicians testing… but if we can pitch a test coach http://katrinatester.blogspot.dk/2017/02/test-manager-vs-test-coach.html that would be valuable.