Lead/Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Genesis10 is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Automation Engineer with Selenium for 9 + month contract with our client in Inver Grove Heights, MN.100% Remote.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to lead our QAE team and drive the strategic direction of our quality assurance processes. This role involves setting the overall QAE strategy, mentoring junior engineers, and leading large-scale projects to ensure the highest quality standards for our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance Engineering (QAE) strategy.
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Drive strategy around Test Data Management (TDM) solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of QAE processes.
• Develop, maintain and enhance automation frameworks related to Selenium, Appium and Tosca
• Support UiPath based Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations
• Support acquisition, deployment, optimization, licensing, and utilization of testing tools.
• Lead and mentor quality engineers, providing guidance and support in the form of code reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QAE processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay current and look forward at industry trends and best practices in automation and work with management to incorporate them into the team's practices.
• Uphold and continually improve CHS's IT Quality Assurance and Engineering standards and processes.
• Support shift left strategy for testing methodologies (API, Database, Unit Testing).
• Implementation and evolution of CI/CD.
• Work with cloud-based technology and infrastructure (Azure and AWS).
• Collaborate with management and external teams (Architecture, Development, Security, Product Team).
• Drive process improvement in SAP around test automation.
• Define coding standards and best practices.

Required Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance and automation, with a proven track record of leading automation strategy and implementing frameworks.
• Expertise in test automation infrastructure.
• Expertise in Selenium.
• Extensive working knowledge of Azure DevOps, including Work Items, Pipelines, Releases, and Test Plans.
• Worked on various languages C#, JavaScript, Python, Angular.
• Worked on various traditional databases such as Oracle, MS-SQL and non-traditional databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL etc.
• Expertise in API Testing.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Able to envision bold, future-oriented goals and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of QAE best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools.
• Expertise and working knowledge of the different types of testing (functional, system, integration, etc.).
• Experience in working with SAP is a plus.

Compensation: Hourly W2 pay rate $80-$90

We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges. 

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.