Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Quality Assurance Engineer for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN!

Position Title: Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Anticipated Start Date: 12/9/2024.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 9+ Months

Job Type: Contract, Remote

Pay Range: $70/hr - $80/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description: One of our top clients, whom is an industry leader, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Expert/Principal Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to lead their QAE team and drive the strategic direction of their quality assurance processes. This role involves setting the overall QAE strategy, mentoring junior engineers, and leading large-scale projects to ensure the highest quality standards for our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance Engineering (QAE) strategy.
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Drive strategy around Test Data Management (TDM) solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of QAE processes.
• Develop, maintain and enhance automation frameworks related to Selenium, Appium and Tosca
• Support UiPath based Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations
• Support acquisition, deployment, optimization, licensing, and utilization of testing tools.
• Lead and mentor quality engineers, providing guidance and support in the form of code reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QAE processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay current and look forward at industry trends and best practices in automation and work with management to incorporate them into the team's practices.
• Uphold and continually improve client IT Quality Assurance and Engineering standards and processes.
• Support shift left strategy for testing methodologies (API, Database, Unit Testing).
• Implementation and evolution of CI/CD.
• Work with cloud-based technology and infrastructure (Azure and AWS).
• Collaborate with management and external teams (Architecture, Development, Security, Product Team).
• Drive process improvement in SAP around test automation.
• Define coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance and automation, with a proven track record of leading automation strategy and implementing frameworks.
• Expertise in test automation infrastructure.
• Expertise in Selenium.
• Extensive working knowledge of Azure DevOps, including Work Items, Pipelines, Releases, and Test Plans.
• Worked on various languages C#, JavaScript, Python, Angular.
• Worked on various traditional databases such as Oracle, MS-SQL and non-traditional databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL etc.
• Expertise in API Testing.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Able to envision bold, future-oriented goals and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of QAE best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools.
• Expertise and working knowledge of the different types of testing (functional, system, integration, etc.).
• Experience in working with SAP is a plus.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231581 when responding to this ad.

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