Senior DevOps Engineer; Senior QA Engineer

Senior Dev Ops Engineer (Senior QA Engineer)

Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Senior Dev Ops Engineer (Senior QA Engineer) for our client in New York, NY. ECLARO's client operates one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, constantly at the forefront of innovations in developing technology. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• Seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives for enterprise applications and platforms.
• This role is responsible for defining QA strategy, driving automation efforts, improving testing processes, and leading QA activities across the software development lifecycle.
• The ideal consultant has deep expertise in test automation, API validation, Agile delivery, and modern application stacks including C# /.NET, Python, Java, and Node.js / Type Script.
• This individual will work closely with engineering, product, and Dev Ops teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring QA engineers and establishing best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end QA efforts across multiple projects and Agile teams.
• Define and implement QA strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks.
• Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, API, and performance testing activities.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to ensure testability and quality throughout development.
• Review requirements and technical designs to identify risks, gaps, and test coverage needs.
• Drive automation initiatives for applications developed in: C# /.NET, Python, Java, Node.js / Type Script
• Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and release readiness activities.
• Integrate automated testing into CI / CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Monitor test execution metrics and provide reporting on quality trends and release status.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation, testing methodologies, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and tooling.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• 3+ years of experience leading QA teams or QA initiatives.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks and testing tools.
• Experience testing enterprise applications built with C# /.NET, Python, Java, or Node.js / Type Script.
• Strong experience with API testing and backend validation.
• Experience implementing automated testing within CI / CD environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and QA methodologies.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or Test Rail.
• Strong SQL and database testing experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Languages / Platforms: C# /.NET, Python, Java, Node.js, Type Script
• Automation Tools:
  Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium
• API Testing:
  Postman, REST Assured, Swagger / OpenAPI
• CI / CD Tools:
  Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI / CD
• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Version Control:
  Git

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud environments such as Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Experience leading QA efforts for large-scale enterprise or customer-facing systems.
• ISTQB or related QA certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building QA automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Experience working in utility, energy, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to microservices and distributed system testing.
• Familiarity with accessibility, security, and performance testing practices.

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.