Quality Engineer Lead

Aventiv Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer Lead to drive quality initiatives and mentor a team of quality engineers. The role involves developing quality engineering strategies, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Define and implement best practices for quality engineering throughout the software development lifecycle
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks
• Ensure a high level of test coverage for critical business functionalities
• Evaluate, select, and implement testing tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality engineering process
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization
• Implement and enforce best practices to streamline the testing and quality engineering processes
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality engineering
• Prepare and present reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of quality engineering efforts
• Identify and manage risks related to quality engineering activities
• Proactively address potential issues to ensure the delivery of high-quality software
• Stay up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in quality engineering
• Provide leadership and guidance to the quality engineering team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering with a focus on test automation
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (selenium, Hammer, Jira, Rest Assured, TestNG, Appium)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, javascript) for automation
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to lead and mentor a team
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD processes
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other development methodologies
• Ability to create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements and specifications
• Skill in executing tests, analyzing results, and identifying defects
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks
• Ability to select the right test cases for automation and optimize automated test suites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate testing status, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, other team members and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide feedback, and drive quality improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and continuously improving testing processes and practices
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning within the quality engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in relevant testing tools or methodologies
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automation
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies