Lead Quality Engineer/ QA AutomationEngineer

If you are interested in below direct client position, please send resume.

Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer (Banking or Financial Domain)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Duration: longterm contract

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have (12+ years of experiene)

API / Domain services testing

Git

Java

JavaScript

QTest or similar test tracking platform

WebDriver IO or similar Test Automation

JOB DESCRIPTION (12+ years of experiene)

Test Leadership & Strategy
• Proven experience leading manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects
• Expertise in test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong knowledge of test strategy definition, risk-based testing, and release sign-off
• Hands-on involvement in test design reviews, defect triage, and stakeholder communication
• Experience mentoring and guiding team members on testing best practices and automation standards
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Testing Methodologies
• Extensive experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and continuous testing practices
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Automation Testing Expertise
• Hands-on experience in test automation framework design, enhancement, and maintenance
• Web Automation Tools: WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio
• API Testing & Automation: Postman
• BDD Frameworks: Gherkin-based test development
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Core Manual Testing Skills
• Expertise in functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing
• Strong skills in writing test scenarios, detailed test cases, and execution reports
• Excellent defect analysis, documentation, and root cause identification
• Ability to independently handle problem-solving and complex query-based testing scenarios
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Programming & Scripting Languages
• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin
• Ability to review, optimize, and standardize automation code across teams
• Experience building reusable and maintainable automation components
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Database & Backend Testing
• Strong expertise in writing complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Skilled in data integrity checks, joins, stored procedures, and reporting validations
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CI/CD & Build Integration
• Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Familiarity with Node.js for test execution and build automation
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Version Control & Collaboration Tools
• Proficient in Git, Git Bash, and GitHub for source control and test artifact management
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Test & Defect Management Tools
• Extensive experience with qTest and HP ALM for: 
o Test case management
o Test execution tracking
o Defect lifecycle management
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Security & Environment Management
• Experience using HashiCorp Vault for secret and credential management in testing environments
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Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to balance hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities