Principal Quality Engineering Lead

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end test strategies across complex, integrated deliveries. You will guide planning, design, and automation efforts, serving as a SME in quality practices across cross-regional teams. Expect leadership growth, collaboration, and ongoing learning in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes automation, data management, and DevOps integration with CI/CD pipelines, while balancing hands-on testing and architectural guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on automation testing experience across smoke, functional and regression testing.
• Proven expertise building automation frameworks with Playwright and/or Cypress, plus Karate or REST Assured.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and/or JavaScript, with data-driven testing practices.
• Experience with test data management, and scripting for setup/teardown.
• Working knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL, including PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test strategies and guide QE delivery.
• Provide technical guidance across planning, designing, executing, and testing.
• Collaborate across Fidelity teams and coordinate across regions.

Skills

Automation scripting

Playwright

Cypress

Karate

REST Assured

TypeScript

JavaScript

Test data management

SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

PL/SQL

CI/CD (Git, Jenkins)

Logging & debugging (Datadog, Splunk)

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Artifactory

Stash

Bitbucket

Datadog

Splunk

Job description

Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. The Role As a Quality Engineering Lead, you will be an integral part of the Digital Platform QE organization. You will ensure that project delivery meets quality standards by providing technical guidance in planning, designing, executing, testing, and developing procedures related to product quality across complex, integrated deliveries. This role sits outside of a squad and is accountable for leading and delivering end-to-end test strategies. You will be recognized as a subject matter expert in quality practices. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, collaborate across Fidelity teams, and continue learning in a dynamic, iterative, and constantly evolving environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in automation scripting and execution for the purposes of smoke, functional and regression testing of applications under test.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining automation frameworks in large enterprise environments using Playwright and/or Cypress along with Karate and/or REST Assured to ensure consistent application UI behavior across browsers and devices
• Proficiency in TypeScript and/or JavaScript
• Experience implementing effective test data management strategies, including test data mining, automating data setup/teardown through scripts, and using service virtualization.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with PL/SQL, including complex queries, views, and packages.
• Understanding of cloud computing and DevOps concepts, including CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins for the purposes of integrating automated tests into pipelines, test reporting and failure diagnostics.
• Familiarity with tools for continuous integration and source control, such as Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, Stash, or Bitbucket
• Well versed with analyzing logs and debugging test failures using tools like Datadog and Splunk.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and coordinate activities across cross-regional and multi-functional teams
• Passion for excellence, innovation, and collaboration; eager to learn and adapt continuously
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and project delivery
• Strong technical design and analytical skills
• Ability to investigate, isolate, and resolve technical issues across the full technology stack using both automated and manual testing methodologies

The Value You Deliver

• Identifying opportunities to ensure top-quality deliverables with a strong focus on automation
• Leveraging tools and business knowledge to provide insightful reporting and analytics that evolve with business needs
• Advising on production readiness for projects and releases
• Recommending appropriate testing methods tailored to each project
• Reinforcing testing standards and methodologies across teams
• Influencing teams to foster a culture of accountability and high-quality output that enhances customer experience and organizational productivity
• Contributing to the development of quality guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Leading quality and productivity reviews within project teams

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications: Category: Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.

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