Senior QA Automation Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to lead testing strategy and automation efforts. You will collaborate with the project team to define test plans, automate test scripts, and drive quality across functional, integration, performance, endurance, and security testing within an agile delivery cycle.

The role requires 8+ years in QA and 4+ years in test automation, with strong expertise in Selenium and JMeter. A BS in CS/IT is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software quality assurance experience.
• 4+ years of experience using test automation technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software testing methodologies, test planning and execution strategies.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience guiding junior and mid-level QA team members.
• Expertise in performance testing.
• Ability to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall QA and automation strategy for the project.
• Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility.
• Evaluate tech stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.
• Establish quality metrics (test coverage, defect leakage, pass rate, stability).
• Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests.
• Determine priority for test scenarios and create execution plans.
• Collaborate with development, product management and cross-functional teams to ensure quality.

Skills

Selenium

JMeter

Java

Python

TypeScript

Test automation

QA methodologies

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Job description

We are seeking to fill an open position for a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer.

In this role the candidate will provide technical, quality leadership and guidance to the project and resources that are assigned, by working with the project team to develop test strategy, plans, test cases, automation test scripts, and test executions. Contributing to and helping maintain the quality assurance testing framework for various types of testing (functional, system integration, performance, endurance, security etc.). Operating in an agile software delivery methodology focused on testing new features within an iteration and providing near immediate feedback through quality assurance test automation.

Key responsibilities

• Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project.
• Identify test scope, types of testing, and automation feasibility.
• Evaluate the tech stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.
• Establish quality metrics (test coverage, defect leakage, pass rate, stability indicators).
• Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically.
• Determine the priority for test scenarios and create execution plans to implement these scenarios.

Pay is$50.00 an hour and up (commensurate with experience).

Minimum qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
• 4+ years of experience using test automation technologies.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software testing methodologies, test planning, and execution strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
• Experience in guiding and coaching junior and mid-level QA team members.
• Expertise in designing and optimizing performance tests.
• Ability to recommend and implement performance testing strategies.
• Proven experience with Selenium and JMeter.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g. Java, Python, TypeScript).
• Capability to review and enhance code quality in automated scripts.
• Experience in creating strategic test plans aligned with overall project objectives and business goals.
• Ability to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
• Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in QA.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with development, product management, and other cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their stability and reliability.
• Proficient in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing processes.
• Ability to generate comprehensive test reports for management.

Preferred qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
• 8+ years of experience using test automation technologies.
• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team of QA professionals.
• Proficient in designing and implementing robust and scalable automation frameworks.
• Ability to make strategic decisions regarding the selection and implementation of automation tools and frameworks.
• Proven experience with mock frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
• In-depth knowledge of scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g. Java, Python, TypeScript).
• Proven ability to identify and assess project risks related to quality and testing.
• Experience in implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes.
• Ability to communicate testing insights effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.