Job Details

Overview

Webcam interview. Primarily remote projects with this customer. Typically long-term engagements (3+ years). Employment types include W2, 1099, or C2C; in-person interview is required; possible contract-to-hire; 70% remote.

• Remote Work: Primarily remote (70%), with teams in the office 1-2 times per month for design/white-board sessions or as needed.
• Location: Candidate must be local to Arizona. Office: Arizona State Retirement System 3300 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
• Visa Sponsorship: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and able to change employers without sponsorship now or in the future.

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Technical Lead to drive our automation strategy and enhance our testing capabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks, leading a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through innovative testing practices. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in modern testing methodologies and a proven track record of implementing effective automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and maintainable automation frameworks from scratch, utilizing industry best practices.
• Streamline and maintain the existing functional testing framework, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies, working closely with development and product teams to define and automate test scenarios using Gherkin syntax.
• Mentor and guide a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product, DevOps) to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and other software components using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and continuous quality feedback.
• Implement and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for test results and quality metrics (e.g., using Grafana or similar tools).
• Champion best practices in software quality assurance, including test case design, defect management, and root cause analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software testing and automation.
• Participate in code reviews of automation scripts and framework components.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues in test environments and production.

Familiarity & Knowledge (Huge Plus)

• Spring Framework & Spring Boot applications development

Crucial Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Effective time management and sound judgment skills.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum process environments.
• Consistently exhibits personal accountability for outcomes to all team members, peers, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Nice to Have (Plus Points)

• Knowledge of performance, load, and security testing principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Other motivation lines: driven to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a highly engaged team.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead automation engineer role.
• Deep technical proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Java Core.
• Experience with monitoring and analytics tools like Grafana (or similar tools for stats and dashboards).
• Familiarity with Sonatype Nexus Repository Management & Lifecycle scans for dependency management and security.
• Solid understanding and experience with JUnit testing framework.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Proficiency in using Atlassian Confluence & JIRA (or similar tools) for documentation, project management, and defect tracking.
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with Docker containers for setting up and managing test environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead automation engineer role. Must have leadership experience.
• BDD using Gherkin syntax
• CI/CD practices
• Maven
• JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ruby experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
• Grafana experience
• Container Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
• GitHub
• Jira
• Confluence

Desired Skills

• Public sector, local candidate

Contact the recruiter working on this position: Mahesh Kodur (Raghu team)

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