Hands-on Manager Quality Assurance Engineer​/Java

Position: Hands-on Manager Quality Assurance Engineer / Java
Boston, MAHybrid

Contract $60/hr - $70/hr This client is hiring a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer in Boston, MA (4 days onsite) to join a global investment management firm building software that powers critical financial systems. This is a long-term contract with strong visibility across enterprise applications and global stakeholders.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive testing strategy while leading offshore QA teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be hands-on with Java-based automation, BDD/Gherkin, and AI-driven testing tools to improve quality and efficiency across key platforms.

What they’re looking for:

• Strong experience in QA and software testing

• Expertise with Java-based testing frameworks

• Hands-on experience with BDD and Gherkin

• Experience leading offshore teams across time zones

• Experience using AI tools in testing/automation workflows

• Strong monitoring and security awareness

Nice to have:

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers

• Background in investment or trading systems

What you’ll be doing :

• 50% Automated testing (Java BDD frameworks + AI tools)

• 25% CI/CD and integration support

• 15% Test strategy and leadership

• 10% Manual testing and validation

Day-to-day:

• 60% hands-on

• 20% management responsibilities

• 20% team collaboration

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.