Lead Automation Engineer

Bridgenext; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgenext in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to take ownership of QA strategies from design through release. You will drive automated testing, collaborate with developers, and mentor peers to elevate product quality across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years IT experience, strong Java/Python coding, and deep expertise in API and UI automation, CI/CD, and testing methodologies. Onsite role with opportunities to impact critical digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience and proven QA leadership.
• Strong coding experience in Java or Python.
• Extensive API and web/mobile automation across platforms.
• Web service automation and UI automation using Page Objects / DDD.
• Relational and NoSQL databases experience; data handling skills.
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins, CircleCI or GitLab pipelines.
• Knowledge of testing trends, pyramid, and best practices.
• Experience with Jira and Agile workflows; test planning disciplines.
• Familiarity with Gherkin language and BDD frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Work as an embedded QA within the development team from early design through release
• Identify, log, and track defects clearly and precisely
• Develop and manage test data for a wide range of scenarios
• Perform both manual and automated testing to maintain product reliability and performance
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders for early issue detection and resolution
• Coach team members on quality best practices
• Stay responsive and adaptable to changing project needs and timelines
• Drive continuous improvements in testing processes and product quality

Skills

IT Experience

Java/Python

API Automation

UI Automation

Web Services

CI/CD

Databases

Jira

Testing Strategy

BDD/Gherkin

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitLab

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Overview
Bridgenext is a digital consulting services leader that helps clients innovate with intention and realize their digital aspirations by creating digital products, experiences, and solutions around what real people need. Our global consulting and delivery teams facilitate highly strategic digital initiatives through digital product engineering, automation, data engineering, and infrastructure modernization services, while elevating brands through digital experience, creative content, and customer data analytics services.

Company Overview
Bridgenext is a digital consulting services leader that helps clients innovate with intention and realize their digital aspirations by creating digital products, experiences, and solutions around what real people need. Our global consulting and delivery teams facilitate highly strategic digital initiatives through digital product engineering, automation, data engineering, and infrastructure modernization services, while elevating brands through digital experience, creative content, and customer data analytics services.
Don't just work, thrive. At Bridgenext, you have an opportunity to make a real difference - driving tangible business value for clients, while simultaneously propelling your own career growth. Our flexible and inclusive work culture provides you with the autonomy, resources, and opportunities to succeed.
Position Description
We are seeing a Lead Automation Engineer with deep IT experience in test automation and QA leadership.
Key Responsibilities

• Work as an embedded QA within the development team from early design through release
• Identify, log, and track defects clearly and precisely
• Develop and manage test data for a wide range of scenarios
• Perform both manual and automated testing to maintain product reliability and performance
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders for early issue detection and resolution
• Coach team members on quality best practices
• Stay responsive and adaptable to changing project needs and timelines
• Drive continuous improvements in testing processes and product quality

Workplace: This is an onsite role in Green Bay, WI
Must Have Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience
• Coding experience in Java or Python
• Highly experienced with automation of API and web/mobile apps across platforms
• Web service automation experience
• Excellent handle on UI automation using Page Objects & Domain Driven design
• Relational database experience and NoSQL DB exposure
• Continuous integration experience with systems like Jenkins, Circle CI or Gitlab pipelines
• Good understanding of the latest trends in Automation and Continuous testing
• Experience with ticket tracking systems, Agile workflows and testing systems such as Jira
• Extensive knowledge in creating test plans for complex software and integration projects
• Familiar with the testing pyramid and how to achieve an ideal mix of testing granularity
• Review, Analyze & Document bugs/issues accurately and clearly

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or logistics domain
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps QA integration
• Experience with incorporating Gherkin language and BDD into manifold automation framework
• Exposure to Springboot web services and basic understanding of Kubernetes
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to identify and prioritize risk areas and focus on testing those areas
• Highly organized and detail-oriented team player that works well in collaborative situations
• Experience and desire to work in a Global Delivery Model
• Have a product development spirit while being resourceful, proactive and aggressive
• Lead the team and collaborate with development teams to advocate the test patterns and guide them
• Should be able to communicate & challenge status quo to help align client to test automation goals

Bridgenext is an Equal Opportunity Employer
US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply