Appian Quality Engineering Lead

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3d • $45 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality engineering and automation efforts for complex Appian environments. The Appian Quality Engineering Lead will drive the stabilization of automation frameworks, design and implement CI/CD testing pipelines, and deliver high-quality QA support for modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, perform plugin validation, and optimize automated testing processes. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, framework improvement, and operational efficiency, while ensuring software quality, reliability, and maintainability. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or test engineering; 4+ years preferred
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, ideally using Ruby/JRuby, FitNesse, or similar tools
• Experience supporting Appian or other low-code platforms and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Proficiency with Docker-based testing environments and Git/GitHub workflows
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in Agile environments

Nice To Haves

• experience with RubyMine, Ruby on Rails, AWS-hosted testing environments, and Appian plugin testing

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test suites for Appian applications and custom plugins
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and formal testing of complex software systems
• Audit, stabilize, and refactor existing Ruby/JRuby/FitNesse automation frameworks to reduce flaky tests
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and related tools for reliable automated testing
• Support plugin validation, troubleshooting failing automation tests, and enhancing framework reliability
• Maintain source control, integrate testing results with Jira/Xray, and document testing artifacts
• Collaborate with developers, QA leads, and stakeholders to ensure automation aligns with application architecture and release priorities

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($45–$55/hour)
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Opportunity to work on modernizing complex Appian environments and automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-based testing environments
• Collaborative and fast-paced work culture focused on quality and efficiency
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to advanced test automation practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level