QA Automation Lead

Saks Fifth Avenue; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to oversee end-to-end QA processes for various projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing methodologies, team leadership, and automated testing tools, contributing to a luxury e-commerce environment. This role requires strong communication with stakeholders and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

Benefits

Benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

Employee discount

Career advancement opportunities

Work/life balance culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of QA experience, with at least 2 years as a Test Lead.
• Experience in automation capabilities: Front End, API, E2E, CICD.
• Preferred experience in retail.

Responsibilities

• Define testing model and strategy for projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of testers.
• Ensure timely delivery of testing with thorough coverage.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Software development life cycle

Automation tools

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Administration

Tools

Automation testing tools

QA test management tools

Job description

Salary Range $119,000 - $155,000*

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks Global is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks Global offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary:

This position is for Quality Assurance Lead whose responsibility would be to take care of delivering the QA end to end for any project. As a lead, the QA would be involved in Team Leadership, Test Strategy Development, Test Planning and Execution, Stakeholder Communication, risk identification and reporting.

Key Qualifications:

Who You Are

• Someone with good understanding of testing methodologies and testing processes.

• Understands software development life cycle process and various testing techniques including a proficiency in system testing.

• Formulates and executes comprehensive test strategies in alignment with project goals and organizational standards.

• Drive the adoption of test automation tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage in an agile approach to projects and workstreams.

• Lead and mentor a team of testers, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.

• Develop detailed test plans, including resource allocation, schedule, and scope of testing activities.

• Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring thorough coverage and timely delivery.

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to identify and address defects early in the development lifecycle.

• Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to project stakeholders.

• Promote continuous improvement by analyzing testing processes and implementing best practices.

• Identify and mitigate testing risks to ensure successful project delivery.

• Establish and maintain metrics for measuring test effectiveness and product quality.

You Also Have

• Bachelor'sdegree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Business Administration).

• Possesses a minimum of 7 years of QA experience into testing with minimum 2 years as a Test Lead.

• Experience in automation capabilities- Front End, API, E2E, CICD, performance testing.

• Experience in Retail (Preferred).

Role Description:

• Defining the testing model and strategy for projects involved in.

• Determining the approach for testing and any automation capabilities that can be utilized to enhance the quality of projects.

• Reviewing, drafting and publishing of test scripts for SIT/UAT.

• Coordinating and leading the testing with other testers to ensure successful completion of deliverables

• Coordinating with the Developer and Product team for any issue/updates/bugs etc.

• Creation of testing artifacts including but not limited to test cases, test scripts, test conditions and expected test results.

• Keeping the test scripts up to date with Production releases.

• Exploring any possible automation options with the available automation tool.

• Contribute towards automation as and when needed

• Mapping of test cases to business requirements and functional designs.

• Documentation of test execution results.

• Performing negative testing.

• Troubleshooting and reviewing log/queues.

• Documentation of defects.

• Attending daily stand-up meetings with the onshore team.

• Using appropriate QA test management tools.

• Creating test results and defect reports.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).

• An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest in Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks Global welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.