Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

The Lead Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for using systematic tests to lead the development, application and maintenance of quality standards for firm products. The Incumbent is responsible for leading the development, modification, and execution of software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing. They will also be responsible for all test standards and procedures, oversee documentation of test results, and provide strategic advice to the development engineers on how to address issues and debug software products. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. The Incumbent must partner with cross-functional teams to lead and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accurate and detailed records, and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and priorities.WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:Provide guidance and leadership to a team quality assurance engineers and devise strategies to define and implement quality standards for firm productsLead the implementation of software test plans, automated scripts and programsReview and validate test strategy, standards and procedures in alignment with leading practices, and provide guidance to junior team members as neededOversee documentation of test results to lead debugging and modification of softwareDevelop strategies for improvement in automation integration, test, and deployment of solution qualityProactively monitor and identify quality issues, and recommend corrective actionDrive quality of test results to ensure existing functionality and provide strategic guidance to suggest appropriate corrective measuresStrategically partner with development engineers to resolve complex incidents and problems that ariseProvide technical feedback and oversight in the evaluation of programming languages, systems, and computation softwareWork outside the standard office 7.5 hour workday may be required.Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversityThis position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and the option for working remotely two days.Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. TheCompany therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.Education

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of experience in quality assurance engineering or software testingPreferred

Quality Assurance certificationsSkills and Experience

Required:

6-8 years of experience in quality assurance engineering or software testing.Extensive knowledge of software testing standards, policies, methodologies, tools, and processesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Required Technical Skills:

Programming LanguagesData AnalysisSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC) MethodologyContinuous Improvement and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)DevOps MethodologyWeb Services & APIsSystems IntegrationBuild Tools and CompilersSecurity Testing Tools & TechniquesSoftware Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & ToolsOperating SystemsVersion Control ToolsMonitoring and LoggingAutomated Testing Tools

Preferred

Experience with Selenium WebDriverExperience with REST-assured