Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Everforth Apex is recruiting for an unnamed established public sector organization undertaking a major systems modernization project. The Senior QA Automation Engineer will provide technical quality leadership and guidance, define test strategies and plans, and develop and execute automated tests within an agile delivery framework.
Responsibilities
- Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project
- Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility across various applications
- Evaluate the technology stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture
- Establish robust quality metrics including test coverage, defect leakage, pass rates, and stability indicators
- Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests
- Determine priority for test scenarios and establish structured execution plans
- Review and enhance code quality in automated scripts to ensure framework scalability
- Generate comprehensive test reports to communicate quality insights effectively to stakeholders
Skills
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required
- A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with at least four years dedicated to test automation technologies
- Proficient with Selenium and JMeter, including experience in relevant scripting and programming languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
- Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and automated performance testing strategies is required
- Twelve or more years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with eight or more years using test automation technologies
- A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding, mentoring, and coaching junior and mid-level quality assurance team members
- Demonstrated experience with mock frameworks such as Mockito or JMockit
- Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their ongoing stability and reliability
Benefits
- Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans offering an optional layer of financial protection
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- 401K program; employees can typically contribute within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
- HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
- On-demand training program
- Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure
- Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
- Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources
- Certified Career Coach
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