Lead QA Automation Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior SDET/QA Automation Engineer to join our technology team in Philadelphia. You will design and execute test strategies, develop automation frameworks, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate combines QA expertise with software development and database skills, is proficient in Java, .NET/C#, Node.js or Ruby, and has strong SQL experience, SDLC/STLC familiarity, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in software development, QA, automation, or related roles.
• Strong experience with Java, C#/NET, Node.js, or Ruby.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience creating automated test scripts and frameworks.
• SDLC/STLC understanding.
• Excellent OO programming and design skills.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scripts.
• Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions and frameworks.
• Track, analyze, and report QA metrics and defects.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders on requirements.
• Identify and resolve defects and production issues.
• Perform validation, integration, regression, and system testing.
• Adhere to QA standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to code quality and documentation.

Skills

Java

C#/.NET

Node.js

Ruby

SQL

Automation testing

SDLC/STLC

OOP

Agile

Communication

Collaboration

Test automation frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS/Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, test automation, application development, and database technologies. This role involves designing and executing test strategies, developing automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

The successful candidate will possess a blend of QA expertise, software development skills, and database knowledge, with experience working across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions and frameworks.
• Track, analyze, and report quality assurance metrics, including defects, test results, and test status.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical testing solutions.
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving software defects and production issues.
• Perform software validation, integration testing, regression testing, and system testing.
• Participate in quality audits and ensure adherence to established QA standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code following established coding standards.
• Contribute to application design, coding, implementation, maintenance, and support activities.
• Design and optimize relational databases and develop SQL queries for data validation and testing.
• Support data acquisition, warehousing, and database maintenance initiatives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in software quality and testing.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on quality assurance processes and testing methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, test automation, or related technical roles.
• Strong experience with one or more programming languages:
  • Java
  • .NET / C#
  • Node.js
  • Ruby
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience creating and executing automated test scripts and test frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Excellent object-oriented programming and design skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.