Senior QA Automation Test Lead

Senior QA Automation Test Lead

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Agile Methodology Application Lifecycle Management Application Programming Interface (API) Automated Testing Framework Automation Bash (Scripting Language) Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Data Integrity Data Validation Device Tracking Software Framework Design Generic Programming Gherkin (Scripting Language) Git (Version Control System) Github Groovy (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Jenkins Katalon Studio Management Microsoft 365 MySQL Node.js Nodes (Networking) qTest Risk-Based Testing Scheduling Scripting Software Development Software Testing Automation Framework SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Test Automation Test Case Test Design Test Engineering Test Execution Engine Test Planning Test Strategy User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Verification And Validation

Summary: The Senior QA Automation Test Lead is responsible for leading both manual and automation testing teams, focusing on test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects. This role requires hands-on involvement in test design, defect triage, and mentoring team members on best practices. The position demands extensive experience in Agile methodologies and a strong background in automation testing frameworks and tools. The role is fully remote and offers a long-term contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects.
  • Define test strategies, perform risk-based testing, and manage release sign-offs.
  • Conduct test design reviews, defect triage, and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Mentor team members on testing best practices and automation standards.
  • Design, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks.
  • Write complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
  • Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
  • Manage test case execution and defect lifecycle using tools like qTest and HP ALM.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in API testing, Git, Java, JavaScript, and test tracking platforms.
  • Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC/STLC practices.
  • Hands-on experience with WebDriver IO, Postman, and BDD frameworks.
  • Strong manual testing skills including functional, regression, and UAT testing.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins and Node.js.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Test Lead / SDET (Test Engineering & Automation Lead)

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: Long Term contract

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

  • API / Domain services testing
  • Git
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • qTest or similar test tracking platform
  • WebDriver IO or similar Test Automation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Test Leadership & Strategy

  • Proven experience leading manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects
  • Expertise in test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Strong knowledge of test strategy definition, risk-based testing, and release sign-off
  • Hands-on involvement in test design reviews, defect triage, and stakeholder communication
  • Experience mentoring and guiding team members on testing best practices and automation standards

Testing Methodologies

  • Extensive experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and continuous testing practices

Automation Testing Expertise

  • Hands-on experience in test automation framework design, enhancement, and maintenance
  • Web Automation Tools: WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio
  • API Testing & Automation: Postman
  • BDD Frameworks: Gherkin-based test development

Core Manual Testing Skills

  • Expertise in functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing
  • Strong skills in writing test scenarios, detailed test cases, and execution reports
  • Excellent defect analysis, documentation, and root cause identification
  • Ability to independently handle problem-solving and complex query-based testing scenarios

Programming & Scripting Languages

  • Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin
  • Ability to review, optimize, and standardize automation code across teams
  • Experience building reusable and maintainable automation components

Database & Backend Testing

  • Strong expertise in writing complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
  • Hands-on experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Skilled in data integrity checks, joins, stored procedures, and reporting validations

CI/CD & Build Integration

  • Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
  • Familiarity with Node.js for test execution and build automation

Version Control & Collaboration Tools

  • Proficient in Git, Git Bash, and GitHub for source control and test artifact management

Test & Defect Management Tools

  • Extensive experience with qTest and HP ALM for:

o Test case management

o Test execution tracking

o Defect lifecycle management

Security & Environment Management

  • Experience using HashiCorp Vault for secret and credential management in testing environments

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to balance hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities
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