Senior Quality Engineer IV

Job#: 3033818

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr Quality Engineer IV

Location: Remote (Est Hours)

Rate: $68-$77

Length: 6 months

Job Description: Test Lead / QA Automation Lead
Test Leadership & Strategy

• Proven experience leading manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects
• Expertise in test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong knowledge of test strategy development, risk-based testing, and release sign-off processes
• Hands-on involvement in test design reviews, defect triage, and stakeholder communication
• Experience mentoring and guiding team members on testing best practices and automation standards

Testing Methodologies

• Extensive experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and continuous testing practices

Automation Testing Expertise

• Hands-on experience designing, enhancing, and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Web Automation Tools: WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio
• API Testing & Automation: Postman
• BDD Frameworks: Gherkin-based test development

Manual Testing Expertise

• Expertise in functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing
• Strong skills in writing test scenarios, detailed test cases, and execution reports
• Excellent defect analysis, documentation, and root cause identification
• Ability to independently resolve complex testing scenarios and query-based issues

Programming & Scripting Skills

• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin
• Ability to review, optimize, and standardize automation code across teams
• Experience building reusable, scalable, and maintainable automation components

Database & Backend Testing

• Strong expertise in writing complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Skilled in data integrity validation, joins, stored procedures, and reporting checks

CI/CD & Build Integration

• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Familiarity with Node.js for test execution and build automation

Version Control & Collaboration Tools

• Proficient in Git, Git Bash, and GitHub for source control and test artifact management

Test & Defect Management Tools

• Extensive experience using qTest and HP ALM for:
  • Test case management
  • Test execution tracking
  • Defect lifecycle management

Security & Environment Management

• Experience using HashiCorp Vault for credential and secret management in testing environments

Professional & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with leadership responsibilities

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.