Skills for automation tester

What skills would you look for in an automation tester?

I think an Automation Tester should have a good programming aptitude and willingness to abreast with new technologies and tools. So this will enable them to pick up any new technology quiet quickly. They should then apply their automation/tools experience with any given technology. They should also possess good analytical skills, be proactive and quick learner.
Stress testing and Load testing
Stress testing - is a form of testing that is used to determine the stability of a System under Test. It involves testing beyond normal operational capacity................
Verify mode, Debug mode, Update mode
Verify mode - Verify mode enables a user to compare varying Test Runs of the same Test in terms of checkpoint values................
Backend testing using SQL scripts
This can be done using data base check points of QTP. Only the "select" statement of SQL is required ...........
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