Software Quality Assurance Technical Lead
Software Quality Assurance Technical Lead
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06-06-2025
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5years
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$ 2 - 67
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06-06-2025
Job 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.
KEY 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 both test environments and production.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin syntax.
- Deep technical proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Java Core.
- Experience with Spring Framework Spring Security and Spring Boot.
- Applied knowledge of version control configuration management and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices specifically with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
- 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.
- Proficient with Maven for build automation and dependency management.
- Solid understanding and experience with JUnit testing framework.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell (PS) 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.
FAMILIARITY & KNOWLEDGE (HUGE PLUS):
- Spring Framework & Spring Boot applications development
- Container Architecture: Docker Kubernetes or similar
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).
WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS:
Contract-to-Hire: Eligible for conversion to a Full-Time State Employee after 6 months pending HR interview
and offer.
Remote Work: Primarily remote (70%) with teams coming into the office 1-2 times per month for
design/white-board sessions or as needed.
Equipment: candidates need to have their own personal laptop available; a Windows workstation
will be assigned for remote access to ASRS-related work.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's 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. Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin syntax. Deep technical proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Java Core. Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot. Applied knowledge of version control, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, specifically with GitHub and GitHub Actions. 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. Proficient with Maven for build automation and dependency management. Solid understanding and experience with JUnit testing framework. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell (PS), 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. FAMILIARITY & KNOWLEDGE (HUGE PLUS): Spring Framework & Spring Boot applications development Container Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar 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).
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Bachelors
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Full Time
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