Lead Software QA Engineer

Position Title: Lead Software QA Engineer (Hybrid) Denver CO

As the QA Lead the individual will plan and coordinate testing activities delegate tasks and mentor QA Engineers ensuring industry-standard testing practices are applied. They will also contribute to the QA teams development by sharing knowledge running learning sessions and maintaining the QA knowledge base.

Success in this role requires a strong grasp of Calastones technical and functional landscape and a deep understanding of automated testing strategies.

What you will get to do:

• Oversee QA activities and serve as the primary QA contact for the assigned project.

• Report to the QA Director and ensure the QA Strategy is consistently applied across all relevant projects.

• Lead the design development and maintenance of automated test frameworks built Core with C# and BDD.

• Drive the integration of automated testing solutions into the engineering build pipeline (Continuous Integration) using GitHub Actions.

• Facilitate integration testing between products using stubs and drivers where appropriate.

• Mentor support and coach QA Engineers and Senior QA Engineers in their professional growth.

• Monitor and report on automated test coverage ensuring visibility for key stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain a Test Plan and Approach for the project aligned with Calastones QA Strategy.

• Prepare QA release documentation in line with Calastones QA standards.

• Maintain clear open and transparent communication with stakeholders on QA progress highlighting risks or potential impacts.

• Conduct exploratory testing to support Calastones agile delivery approach and align with QA best practices.

• Build a strong understanding of Calastones products and functionality.

• Follow recognised best practices in test automation and quality assurance.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience leading QA teams and managing people including delivery of high-profile time-sensitive projects.

• Strong background in financial technology with hands-on experience testing financial data systems and messaging formats (XML JSON FIX SFTP Swift).

• Understanding of the European Mutual Funds and/or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) markets (advantageous).

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming ideally C# (preferred) or Java and -based automated testing frameworks using BDD tools such as SpecFlow or Reqnroll.

• Expertise in automating REST API and UI testing with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright (preferred).

• Experience testing event-driven services including those using Azure Service Bus and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).

• Skilled in configuring CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions workflows (YAML).

• Strong understanding of QA automation methodologies tools and agile processes.

• Knowledge of testing techniques such as equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis.

• Experience with non-functional testing (performance load stress) ideally using NeoLoad.

• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and analysing relational databases.

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot LLMs or MCPs to enhance test automation (advantageous).

• Competent in Microsoft technologies including Visual Studio Azure Word Excel and Windows environments.

• Clear confident communicator able to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

• ISTQB Software Testing certification (or equivalent).

Additional attributes we are seeking:

• Driven proactive and committed to delivering results.

• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing agile environment.

• Collaborative team member who leads by example and supports others growth.

• Passionate about quality coding best practices and continuous improvement.

• Calm focused and effective under pressure with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Communicates clearly and confidently both in writing and verbally.

• Professional honest and accountable in all interactions.

• Takes ownership follows issues through to root cause and delivers without micromanagement.

• Priorities effectively to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.

• Open to learning innovation and new ways of working.

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