QA Lead Engineer

MFS • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Test Automation Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in software test automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automated UI test frameworks and test suites for web applications. This role requires hands-on expertise in using Selenium and / or Playwright using Java, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently while guiding other team members. The successful candidate will be passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance test automation.
• Hands-on experience in automation development using: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining UI automation test suites.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with Jira for defect management, test execution tracking, and sprint activities.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and IDE plugins to improve development productivity.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with API test automation using Rest Assured.
• Experience with Python for test automation, utilities, or data validation.
• Experience testing microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Git and source control best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with database validation and SQL queries.
• Exposure to performance, security, or accessibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust UI automated test frameworks and test suites for web
• Create and execute automated UI test scripts using Java, Selenium and / or Playwright.
• Develop and maintain API automation tests using Rest Assured.
• Contribute to automation framework enhancements, coding standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and independently create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable execution through Jenkins or similar orchestration tools.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Utilize AI-powered IDE plugins and productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI Assistant, or similar) to accelerate test development and improve code quality.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.
• Track and manage defects, test execution, and quality metrics using Jira.
• Mentor and guide junior automation engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, automation coverage, and overall quality engineering practices.

Benefits

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

What This Job Offers

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