QA Automation Technical Lead

Talteam Inc.

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Reston, VA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in QA Automation with a focus on leadership roles.
  • Proficiency in Java and Python for developing automation frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven testing methodologies, including Generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the QA Automation team to implement scalable automation solutions.
  • Define and enforce automation strategies and best practices across projects.
  • Mentor QA engineers in automation tools and quality engineering methodologies.
  • Promote shift-left testing and continuous quality practices in the development process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on quality objectives.
  • Design and maintain automation frameworks and improve testing efficiency.
  • Drive AI-driven innovations in testing and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with an emphasis on work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Health and wellness programs to support employee well-being.
  • Participation in innovative projects involving AI and cloud technologies.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
  • Lead the QA Automation team in designing and implementing scalable test automation solutions.
  • Define automation strategy, standards, best practices, and governance across multiple projects.
  • Mentor and coach QA engineers on automation tools, coding standards, and quality engineering practices.
  • Drive adoption of shift-left testing and continuous quality engineering methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Architects, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
Automation Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java and Python.
  • Build robust automated test suites for:
    • Functional Testing
    • API Testing
    • Regression Testing
    • Integration Testing
    • Performance Testing
    • End-to-End Testing
  • Improve automation coverage and execution efficiency.
  • Perform code reviews for automation scripts and frameworks.
Cloud & DevOps Integration
  • Implement cloud-native testing solutions in AWS.
  • Design and execute automation tests for cloud-based applications and microservices.
  • Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as:
    • Jenkins
    • GitHub Actions
    • GitLab CI/CD
    • Azure DevOps
  • Enable automated quality gates and reporting.
AI-Driven Quality Engineering
  • Evaluate and implement AI-powered testing solutions.
  • Leverage Generative AI for:
    • Automated test case generation
    • Test data creation
    • Defect prediction and analysis
    • Self-healing test automation
    • Intelligent test execution optimization
  • Drive innovation using AI and machine learning techniques to improve software quality and testing efficiency.
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
  • Establish test strategy, test planning, and quality metrics.
  • Define and track KPIs including:
    • Automation Coverage
    • Defect Leakage
    • Test Execution Success Rate
    • Release Quality Metrics
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement quality best practices.
  • Participate in release readiness reviews and production support activities.


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