Quality Assurance Automation Lead

Mi-Case; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mi-Case is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Lead to define and drive the automation test framework architecture, roadmap, and integration with AI-assisted tooling. You will mentor automation engineers, lead script development, and ensure automation objectives are met across test levels.

Responsibilities include defining automation and load testing strategies, aligning with CI/CD, and guiding the team through design, build, and execution while collaborating with project stakeholders in the

Formación

• Strong knowledge of QA methodology, testing types, and quality engineering principles across the full software development lifecycle.
• Hands-on test automation experience with modern frameworks (Playwright preferred; Selenium acceptable), CI/CD integration.
• Experience leading load and performance testing initiatives and reporting to stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical QA initiatives with minimal direction.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools and championing AI adoption in QA workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Own the architecture, design, and continuous improvement of the automation test framework.
• Own the architecture, design, and continuous improvement of the load testing framework.
• Define automation strategy and maintain the automation roadmap.
• Mentor automation engineers on framework usage and best practices.
• Participate in test analysis, design, build and execution across multiple test levels.
• Coordinate with QA Manager on planning new automation work items.

Conocimientos

QA methodology

Test automation

CI/CD integration

Leadership / mentoring

AI-assisted testing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

ISTQB testing accreditation (plus)

Herramientas

Playwright

Selenium

Postman

REST Assured

Descripción del empleo

Founded in 1992, Mi-Case is the industry leader in fully integrated offender management software solutions, provides industry expertise and consulting within the Public Sector for Digital Transformation.

Mi-Case leverages a unique combination of technical, functional and industry specialization as well as partnerships with key software vendors to deliver maximum value add projects.

Job Description -

The Quality Assurance Automation Lead is responsible for defining the strategic direction of the automation test framework, establishing the automation test plan, and leading the automation team in script development and execution. This role owns the architecture and continuous improvement of the automation framework, mentors automation engineers, and integrates AI-assisted tools into automation workflows to maximize test coverage and efficiency. The Automation Lead ensures that automation objectives are met and the solution works as expected.

Job Description - Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, design, and continuous improvement of the automation test framework.
• Own the architecture, design, and continuous improvement of the load testing framework.
• Define automation strategy, prioritize test candidates for automation, and maintain the automation roadmap.
• Mentor and guide automation engineers on framework usage, best practices, and AI-assisted test development.
• Work as part of the test team during the test analysis and design, test build and test execution phases of one or more test levels.
• Support the QA Manager in planning new automation work items and projects.
• Evaluate the system to determine which tests are candidates for automation based on ROI, risk, and frequency.
• Analyze a system to identify and prioritize test requirements that will validate the system behaves as required in its intended environment.
• Map identified test requirements back to the overall business requirements.
• Specify the test environments and data necessary to fulfil the test requirements.
• Collate automation requirements, test environments and data specifications into an overall automation plan and test schedule.
• Design and maintain automated test suites integrated with CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation.
• Integrate AI-assisted code generation tools (e.g., Claude Code) into automation workflows for script creation, code review, and test data generation.
• Write and review automated test scripts required to execute test cases.
• Work with project and client staff to resolve issues that may arise throughout the test project.
• Produce all documents clearly, concisely, and unambiguously in accordance with project standards.
• Exercise best efforts and known best practices to ensure that software performs accurately, efficiently, and reliably.
• Employ known patterns and best practices to ensure software is maintainable, reusable, and logically structured.
• Contribute to the continual development of the test team; ways of working, tools implemented, processes followed, value-add to be realized, new ideas or approaches, etc.
• Support and manage offshore test processes.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Job Description - Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA methodology, testing types, and quality engineering principles across the full software development lifecycle.
• Hands-on test automation experience with modern frameworks (Playwright preferred; Selenium acceptable), including framework architecture, design patterns, and CI/CD integration.
• Demonstrated experience leading load and performance testing initiatives, including tool selection, test design, execution, analysis, and stakeholder reporting.
• Ability to lead technical QA initiatives and perform day-to-day activities with minimal direction.
• Experience mentoring or guiding QA team members on automation practices, testing standards, and professional development.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development and testing tools; willingness to champion AI adoption within QA workflows.

Job Description -

• 5 or more years of QA Automation experience

Job Description -

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar equivalent experience
• ISEB/ISTQB testing foundation accreditation is a plus

Job Description -

• API testing proficiency using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent, with the ability to validate complex service integrations.
• Strong SQL query skills for data validation, test data management, and defect investigation.