Senior QA Lead

Accord Technologies Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking a Senior SDET QA Lead with 10-14 years of experience in manual and automation testing. The position involves leading a QA team and developing testing strategies using Java Collections, Selenium, and Cucumber. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL skills and experience with various testing methodologies. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of expertise in manual and automation testing.
• Extensive experience with Java Collections and multithreading.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SDET QA engineers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive SDET QA strategies.
• Oversee manual testing activities, including writing test cases.
• Execute various testing types to ensure application stability.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation testing scripts.

Skills

Java Collections

SQL queries

API testing

Selenium

Cucumber

Regression Testing

Smoke Testing

Exploratory Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JIRA

Appium

Job description

Senior SDET QA Lead

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Hybrid 3 days a week)
Position type: W2 contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET QA Lead with 10-14 years of expertise in manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java Collections, various testing methodologies, and automation frameworks. In this role, you will lead a team of QA professionals, develop and implement testing strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SDET QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and collaborative learning.
• Develop and implement comprehensive SDET QA strategies aligned with project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Oversee manual testing activities, including writing test cases, executing tests, and identifying dependencies through requirement analysis, API documentation, and wireframes.
• Execute various testing types such as Regression, Smoke, Exploratory, and Random Testing to ensure application stability.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation testing scripts utilizing Java Collections (Set, List, Map, Iterator) and frameworks including Selenium, Appium, and Cucumber.
• Leverage automation frameworks like Keyword-Driven, Data-Driven, Modular, and Hybrid frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct thorough API testing, including parameterized testing and validation procedures to ensure robust and reliable APIs.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand API documentation and facilitate seamless test integration.
• Develop and execute testing scenarios for web applications, accounting for browser-specific differences.
• Ensure comprehensive UI testing, including cross-browser testing and regex validations for input parameters.
• Utilize testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, Postman, AlertSite, JIRA, or Rally to manage testing activities and track defects.
• Implement BDD practices with tools like TestNG and Cucumber (Gherkin) for behavior-driven development and testing.
• Perform performance testing to evaluate application responsiveness, scalability, and stability under load conditions.
• Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines, managing multi-branch vs. on-demand pipelines, build processes, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure effective test execution within CI/CD environments, including build environments, test cycles, and reporting.
• Log, track, and prioritize defects or exceptions identified during testing phases.
• Provide regular reports on testing progress, quality metrics, and project health, including dashboards and shared services.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience with Java Collections, including ArrayList and HashMap, exception handling, and multithreading.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries (WHERE clauses, joins, GROUP BY).
• Hands‑on experience with Regression, Smoke, Exploratory, and API testing.
• Familiarity with end‑to‑end testing scenarios, including notification services and CAPTCHA handling.
• In-depth knowledge of automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, QTP, SikuliX, and Cypress.
• Strong understanding of Selenium WebDriver, Grid, and multi‑language support (Java, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby).
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, build processes, environment setup, and test reporting using tools like JIRA or Rally.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.