Lead Engineer Automation Quality

Empower; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Business-casual environment

Generous PTO with holidays

Volunteer time off

Leave of absence programs

BRGs

Job summary

Empower in the United States is seeking a Lead Engineer Automation Quality to drive design, development and delivery of robust automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD, guiding a team of QA automation engineers and collaborating with DevOps and stakeholders.

You will lead automation strategy, tool selection (Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG), mentor engineers, and contribute to AI-driven innovation while maintaining quality and scalability across complex projects.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of testing experience, including 4 to 5 years of automation testing experience or equivalent automation training.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring test automation teams.
• Strong experience with Java programming language, including core concepts.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Excellent experience with API automation using Karate.
• Excellent experience with UI automation using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java programming language.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated test strategies and frameworks.
• Lead automation and build automation strategies for a team of test and quality automation engineers.
• Define and enforce best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
• Lead assessment of automation tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define test automation goals and objectives.
• Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, working with DevOps teams to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement of test automation processes, tools, and standards.
• Lead innovation efforts, including AI.
• Design, develop, document, and deliver training materials on automation tools and frameworks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for quality automation engineers and provide guidance, direction, and prioritization of work for the team.
• Perform manual testing when needed.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Karate

JUnit

TestNG

API automation

UI automation

CI/CD

Leadership

Mentoring

AI in automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

The Lead Engineer Automation Quality will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and complex automation frameworks and test strategies. This role will provide subject matter expertise for quality automation engineers, guide automation initiatives for complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders and DevOps teams, and support continuous improvement in automation processes, tools, and standards.

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of automated test strategies and frameworks.
• Lead automation and build automation strategies for a team of test and quality automation engineers.
• Define and enforce best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
• Lead assessment of automation tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define test automation goals and objectives.
• Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, working with DevOps teams to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement of test automation processes, tools, and standards.
• Lead innovation efforts, including AI.
• Design, develop, document, and deliver training materials on automation tools and frameworks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for quality automation engineers and provide guidance, direction, and prioritization of work for the team.
• Perform manual testing when needed.

What you will bring:

• 7 to 10 years of testing experience, including 4 to 5 years of automation testing experience or equivalent automation training.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring test automation teams.
• Strong experience with Java programming language, including core concepts.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Excellent experience with API automation using Karate.
• Excellent experience with UI automation using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java programming language.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What will set you apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with performance testing tools, such as JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Experience in an AWS cloud environment.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$105,700.00 - $149,275.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

11-06-2026

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