Lead Software Quality Engineer

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc is seeking a Lead Software Quality Engineer to drive test strategy across enterprise applications. You will lead test case design, automation scripting, and QA practices, collaborating with architects and developers to ensure high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes building AI-driven automation, utilizing Selenium/Playwright, Java or C#.NET, SQL, Azure SQL, and Databricks Genie, while mentoring team members and improving testing processes across Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality engineering.
• Experience with manual testing and test automation in Agile environments.
• Proficiency in SQL, ETL, and data validation for comprehensive testing.
• Selenium automation with multiple frameworks; Java or C# .NET programming.
• Experience with database and ETL testing, data transformations, and data integrity.
• Knowledge of QA practices including black/white box, risk-based, system, regression, and exploratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of test cases, test plans, and test scripts from requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Design and build automated test scripts and frameworks; apply AI-driven automation where applicable.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand architecture and test environments.
• Utilize Git for source control to support test development and deployment processes.
• Improve quality, reliability, and scalability of software systems; propose design improvements.
• Develop automation at component and integration levels; leverage AI-assisted development tools.

Skills

Manual Testing & Automation

SQL

Data Validation

Selenium

Playwright

Java or C# .NET

ETL Testing

QA Practices & Methodologies

Performance Testing

Security Testing

AI-assisted testing

Education

Bachelor of Science (CS / IS / Engineering)

Tools

Git

GitHub Copilot

Databricks Genie

Azure SQL

Selenium

Playwright

Databricks

ETL tools

Job description

## Lead Software Quality EngineerApplylocations: Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 34867RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. DUTIES: Lead creation of test cases, test plans, and test scripts based on defined requirements and acceptance criteria, and perform software testing, test automation, and quality assurance for enterprise applications. Design and build automated test scripts and frameworks, including implementing AI-driven and agentic automation solutions, using tools and technologies such as Selenium, Playwright, Java, SQL, Azure SQL, Python, Databricks Genie, and Agile methodologies. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand application architecture, interfaces, and test environments, and ensure alignment with company tools and methodologies. Utilize experience with source control and configuration management tools, such as GIT, to support test development and deployment processes. Improve the quality, reliability, and scalability of software systems by identifying defects, recommending design improvements, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Develop and implement automation solutions at component and integration levels to enhance testing efficiency, leveraging machine learning, AI, data-driven approaches, and agentic workflows where applicable. Analyze business and technical requirements to create comprehensive test strategies and support release planning and estimation activities. Participate in continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and automation practices by evaluating test coverage, quality metrics, and incorporating AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Databricks Genie, and agentic solution frameworks. Provide technical leadership by mentoring team members, reviewing test artifacts, and promoting best practices across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, developers, and business partners to ensure high-quality deliverables and resolve complex issues through root cause analysis, using tools and technologies such as Agile for manual testing and test automation frameworks, SQL, Azure SQL, ETL, Selenium, Playwright, Java, C#, .NET, SSIS, GIT, JavaScript, Python, Databricks Genie, and agentic solutions.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, or related field of study and 5 years related (progressive, post-baccalaureate) experience. Must also have 60 months ofexperience with each of the following: (1) Manual Testing and Test Automation frameworks in Agile, (2) SQL, ETL, and data validation for comprehensive testing including functional, integration, performance, and security testing, (3) Selenium automation tool with different frameworks, (4) Programming in Java or C# .NET, (5) Database and ETL testing, including validation of data transformations and data integrity, and (6) QA practices and methodologies, black box testing, white box testing, risk-based testing, system testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing practices. Experience may be gained concurrently. Telecommuting from home office available within commuting distance from HQ in Irving, TX. Salary: $125,611 to $179,000/year. Full-time, position located in Irving, TX. **Visa sponsorship not available for this position.** Please apply online at https://careers.vizientinc.com/careers.This position is also incentive eligible.