Lead Engineer – Automation Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the design, development, and execution of automated testing strategies and frameworks.

• Supervise a team of test and quality automation engineers.

• Provide guidance on automation and formulate automation strategies.

• Establish and uphold best practices in test automation and quality assurance.

• Conduct evaluations of automation tools.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish test automation goals and objectives.

• Work alongside DevOps teams to incorporate automated tests into CI/CD processes.

• Track and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.

• Drive ongoing enhancements of test automation processes, tools, and standards.

• Lead initiatives focused on innovation, including AI advancements.

• Create and document training materials.

• Deliver training on automation tools and frameworks.

• Act as a subject matter expert for quality automation engineers.

• Offer guidance, direction, and prioritize tasks for the team.

• Conduct manual testing when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of testing experience, including 4 to 5 years in automation testing or equivalent automation training.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and mentoring test automation teams.

• Strong familiarity with core Java programming concepts.

• Expert-level skills in Java.

• Extensive experience with Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.

• Excellent API automation skills using Karate.

• Strong UI automation experience with Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including CPT/OPT.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with JMeter and LoadRunner is a plus.

• Experience in an AWS cloud environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.

• Financial advisory services.

• Potential company discretionary retirement contribution.

• Broad investment options.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

• Business-casual environment with the option to wear jeans.

• Paid time off program.

• Ten paid company holidays.

• Three floating holidays each calendar year.

• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid short- and long-term disability.

• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs).

• Reliable high-speed internet and wired connection required for remote work.

• Necessary computer equipment will be provided.