Lead Quality Automation Engineer

GSPANN Technologies, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GSPANN Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Quality Automation Engineer in California for a 12+ month engagement. You will design and execute test strategies for web applications, validate front-end integrations, and drive automation using Cypress, Playwright, or WebDriverIO.

The role requires 10+ years of QA experience, expertise in React/Angular/Vue, Retail/Ecommerce domain experience, and API testing with Postman/Swagger/REST Assured, plus CI/CD, Agile, and defect-management proficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of QA experience with strong expertise in web application testing.
• Strong understanding of React.js, Angular, Vue.js, or similar front-end frameworks.
• Must have Retail/Ecommerce domain experience.
• Experience with test automation tools such Cypress, Playwright, or WebDriverIO.
• Strong API testing experience using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience using defect management and test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or ALM.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans for UFE applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across web platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Validate front-end integrations with backend services and APIs.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard automation frameworks.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release activities within Agile teams.
• Analyze production issues and support root-cause analysis efforts.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Web application testing

Front-end frameworks

API testing

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

WebDriverIO

Postman

Swagger

REST Assured

Jira

Zephyr

TestRail

ALM

Job description

Headquartered in California, U.S.A., GSPANN is a leading provider of consulting and IT services to global clients. We specialize in helping clients transform their IT capabilities, optimize business practices, and drive operational efficiency across industries such as retail, high-technology, and manufacturing. With five global delivery centers and over 2500 employees, we combine the personalized approach of a boutique consultancy with the extensive capabilities of a large IT services firm.

Lead Quality Automation Engineer

Duration: 12+ Months

Requirements:

• 10+ years of QA experience with strong expertise in web application testing.
• Strong understanding of React.js, Angular, Vue.js, or similar front-end frameworks.
• Must have Retail/Ecommerce domain experience.
• Experience with test automation tools such Cypress, Playwright, or WebDriverIO.
• Strong API testing experience using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience using defect management and test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or ALM.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans for UFE applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across web platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Validate front-end integrations with backend services and APIs.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard automation frameworks.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release activities within Agile teams.
• Analyze production issues and support root-cause analysis efforts.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and testing methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to performance and accessibility testing.
• Experience working in distributed or nearshore teams.

Working at GSPANN

GSPANN is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities to our employees. Every employee is valued for their talent and contribution. Working with us will give you an opportunity to work globally with some of the best brands in the industry.

The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability status. GSPANN is an equal opportunity employer for minorities/females/veterans/disabled.