Lead, SW Quality Engineer

Global IT Con. LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global IT Con. LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr Lead, SW Quality Eng to drive test automation across multiple platforms in a fast-paced SDLC. The role requires mentoring, architectural input, and strong collaboration with BAs, Architects and Developers to raise product quality.

The ideal candidate has 7–8 years in software development with 3–4 years in test automation design/implementation and hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, CI/CD and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Techndiogy
• 7-8 years of software development experience
• 3-4 years of experience design/implementing test automation
• Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architecture

Responsibilities

• Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation
• Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement
• Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications
• Technical roadmaps &plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies
• Design & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies
• Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation
• Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues
• Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & nontechnical audiences
• Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites
• Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows
• Mentor junior SETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness
• Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline
• Develop & extend test automation frameworks for Ul, Micro services & API
• Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices
• Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics
• Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team
• Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos
• Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement

Skills

Java

Selenium

BDD

TestNG

IDE: Eclipse/IntelliJ

SQL

NoSQL

Unix/Linux

Web Services

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

Cloud Platforms

Appium

Cross-browser testing

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Techndiogy

Tools

Bamboo

Jenkins

Concourse

Maven

Git

Bitbucket

Docker

Containerization

Job description

Position: Sr Lead, SW Quality Eng

Location: Chicago, Wabash Location ( Onsite )

Duration: Long term

We are looking for a Sr Lead, SW Quality Eng who is self-motivated, creative and

proactive, to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including multiple

platforms and architectures, diverse technologies. The individual will work closely

with various stakeholders throughout the SDLC, defining, building and executing

automated test iterations, tracking & reporting test results, troubleshooting and

coordinating the bug fixes. The individual should have a strong understanding of

agile processes and the related QA lifecycle and automation methodology.

Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities

• Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation
• Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement
• Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications
• Technical roadmaps &plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies
• Design & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies
• Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation
• Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues
• Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & nontechnical audiences
• Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites
• Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows
• Mentor junior SETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness
• Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline
• Develop & extend test automation frameworks for Ul, Micro services & API
• Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices
• Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics
• Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team
• Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos
• Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement

Ensure That Design For Automated Tests Includes

• Modularization for code reusability
• Parameterization for data driven capability
• Robustness
• Scalability & flexibility
• Optimized number of maintenance points
• Organization of modules and data for ease of maintenance

Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Techndiogy
• 7-8 years of software development experience
• 3-4 years of experience design/implementing test automation
• Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architecture

Required Skills

• Excellent knowledge of SLC and Agile development practices
• Expert in Java, Selenium, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/Intelli
• Proficient in SQL, NoSQL, Unix/Linux, Windows, Web Services, Mainframe
• Experience with Devops/CICD toolset - Bamboo/Jenkins/Concourse, Maven, Git,BitBucket
• Exposure to RESTful APls and Cloud Platforms
• Experience with Mobile Testing platforms (Perfecto/Appium)
• Experience with Cross Browser testing
• Expert in QA process, techniques & methodologies
• Forecasting, estimation & ROl analysis
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Both attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions
• Self-starter; Positive & adaptable; Multi-task in a continually changing environment
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners

Preferred/ Recommended Skills

• Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain & Mobil application testing
• Release management
• IBM MQ Series, Solace
• Dockerization/Containerization
• Performance testing