Lead Quality Engineer

UST

$78K — $117K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12 years of experience in quality engineering, particularly in Agile environments.
  • Hands-on leadership in quality assurance teams with a focus on automation and AI-driven insights.
  • Strong proficiency in Selenium, Java, and REST APIs for functional and automation testing.
  • Experience with cloud test platforms such as Lambda, Test grid, and SauceLabs.
  • Familiarity with GitLab and CI/CD tools, along with integration testing expertise.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, along with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee in-sprint testing and automation execution.
  • Utilize AI-based solutions for test generation and defect analysis.
  • Coordinate functional testing, ensuring seamless integration with automation tools.
  • Ensure efficient test execution on cloud platforms for rapid feedback.
  • Validate data flows and system integrations across enterprise platforms.
  • Integrate CI/CD processes to establish continuous quality gate mechanisms.
  • Track quality metrics, assess risks, and ensure readiness for production deployments.

Benefits

  • Accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation and 6 days of paid sick leave annually.
  • Participate in a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
Full Job Description
Role description

Lead Quality Engineer

Lead II - Software Testing

UST is searching for a Lead Quality Engineer who will lead QE activities for Corporate and Finance streams in an Agile delivery model.

The opportunity:
• Plan and drive in-sprint testing, automation execution, and release sign-off
• Leverage AI-based solutions for test generation, prioritization, defect trend analysis, and quality reporting
• Coordinate functional and automation testing using Selenium, Java, and REST APIs
• Manage test execution on cloud platforms like for faster feedback and scalability
• Validate end-to-end system integrations, data flows, and downstream impacts across enterprise systems.
• Enable CI/CD pipeline integration and continuous quality gates
• Track quality metrics, risks, and readiness for production rollout
• Collaborate with Dev, Product, and Business teams to align testing with Corporate and financial workflows
• Ensure defect prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• Experience: 8-12 years
• Hands-on leadership of Agile QE teams with automation + AI-driven quality insights
• Strong experience with Selenium, Java, REST APIs, cloud test execution platform (Lambda, Test grid, SauceLabs etc), and release readiness
• Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, qTest).
• Exposure to Gitlab and CICD tools Experience with integration testing and data validation across multiple systems
• Experience in Data Validation & Reconciliation Testing
• Strong Knowledge in 1. Telecom knowledge 2. Servicenow, ITSM processes
• Domain expertise in telecom, corporate, finance, and accounting workflows from sprint to production
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Georgia

Compensation Range: $78,000-$117,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

#UST

#CB

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at UST

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Lead Quality Engineer jobs: