Senior/Lead QA Automation

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to develop and implement test strategies for a cloud migration project. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of automation testing experience, particularly in Java. Responsibilities include performing diverse testing activities and enhancing testing processes. This role supports innovation in a modernizing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a QA Engineer focusing on automation.
• Proven track record of creating QA automation frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Java.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee testing across multiple domains.
• Drive innovation in testing processes and tools.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

SOAP/REST API testing

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Project description

We have an ambitious goal to migrate a legacy system written in HLASM (High-Level Assembler) from the mainframe to a cloud-based Java environment for one of the largest banks in the USA.

We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Senior QA Engineer to work closely with the QA Lead and another QA. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing test strategies, as well as executing a comprehensive range of testing activities (Functional, Non-Functional, Integration, Data Migration). Primary Technology Stack: Mandatory: Java (strong expertise) Preferred: AWS experience Nice to have: SQL, Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee testing across multiple domains: Functional, Non-Functional, Integration, Data Migration - Drive innovation in testing processes and tools.

SKILLS

Must have

• Experience: 8+ years as a QA Engineer with a focus on automation, Proven track record of creating QA automation frameworks from scratch
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Java, Strong understanding of test approaches and methodologies, Hands‑on experience with SOAP/REST API testing, Familiarity with both manual and automated software testing methodologies and tools, Familiarity with batch processing
• Soft Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and tools

Nice to have

• AWS experience
• Good understanding of legacy and modern platform and approach for modernization