QA Manager – Automation

QA Manager – Automation

Position: QA Manager – Automation

Location:

Ashburn, VA or Tampa, FL (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement) Job Type: C2C 12 months contract

Experience:

15+ years in QA, with strong automation expertise Interview Process: 2-3 rounds of video interviews

• Design & Development:
  Create and maintain scalable automation frameworks utilizing Java, Selenium Web Driver, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
• API Testing:
  Develop and execute API test automation using tools like REST Assured and Postman.
• Test Strategy:
  Formulate and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with project requirements.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of QA engineers and testers to foster a culture of quality.
• Testing Coordination:
  Oversee testing efforts for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Environment Management:
  Manage test environments, tools, and associated data effectively.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Track, analyze, and report on testing metrics, defect trends, and overall release readiness.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and Dev Ops, to meet quality objectives.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Advocate for and drive continuous improvement in testing processes and automation frameworks.
• Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in testing.
• Integration:
  Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab, or Git Hub Actions.
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD):
  Utilize BDD frameworks such as Cucumber to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Test Management Tools:
  Use JIRA and Test Rail for effective test management, documentation, and defect tracking.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high test coverage.
• Mentorship:
  Provide guidance to junior QA engineers and contribute to the evolution of QA best practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in QA, with a significant focus on automation.
• Proficient in Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, and API testing tools (e.g., REST Assured, Postman).
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for UI test validation.
• Excellent SQL skills for backend verification.
• Outstanding problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.