QA Automation Lead
About The Position
The QA Automation Lead will define and drive quality assurance strategy, lead test automation initiatives, and help ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality web applications. The role leads the design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks, develops and executes automated tests, and integrates test suites into CI/CD pipelines. It also leads functional, regression, and API testing; coordinates quality work with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams; and mentors QA engineers while promoting software quality best practices. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is hybrid with onsite work from day one and a minimum of three days per week onsite. The stated experience level is 12+ years. Compensation is $50.00–$53.00 per hour. The job is listed as W2.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in QA and test automation.
- 3+ years of experience in a QA leadership or management role.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Selenium and Playwright.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Java.
- Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
- Strong knowledge of REST API testing and modern web application architecture.
- Experience with Jira for defect tracking, test management, and reporting.
- Understanding of performance testing concepts and software quality engineering practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in the financial services or banking domain.
- Experience with enterprise-scale web applications and large automation frameworks.
- Ability to drive QA process improvements and establish automation best practices.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement QA strategies, automation frameworks, and testing standards.
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using TypeScript, JavaScript, and Java.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
- Lead functional, regression, and API testing activities for web applications and REST services.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting using Jira.
- Mentor QA engineers, review automation code, and promote best practices in software quality.
- Apply performance testing concepts and modern web architecture principles to improve application quality and reliability.
- Drive QA process improvements and establish automation best practices.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
