Overview
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - 13 day((s))
Skills
agile
api
DevOps
selenium
QA Lead
Karate
BDD
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer (Lead)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Blue Ash, OH - Onsite 4 days a week (need locals)
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and execution of quality engineering practices across multiple large-scale teams. This role is pivotal to modernizing retail technology systems used by millions of customers daily, improving both customer experience and associate efficiency. You will collaborate closely with Account Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to shape testing strategies and deliver high-quality software to scale.
Must haves:
Top 3 skills - Karate, Selenium, API Testing
Core Competencies
Testing Expertise & Strategy
Design innovative, preventative quality strategies and shift-left practices
Build and maintain scalable test automation and quality monitoring frameworks
Test Planning & Optimization
Develop end-to-end testing strategies tailored to product risk and release cycles
Optimize resource usage while balancing test coverage and speed-to-market
Technical Skills
API Testing: Deep experience with API functionality and data integrity testing
Karate: Proficient in using Karate for service and integration testing
Test Data management: Strong understanding of data-driven testing
Performance Testing: Hands-on with performance testing tools and methodologies
Test Automation & Frameworks: Skilled in BDD, CI/CD integration, and cross-platform automation
Service Virtualization & Cloud Testing: Experience with virtual services and cloud-native test environments
Analytical & Communication Skills
Translate quality data into business-impact insights
Forecast and mitigate risks using predictive models
Communicate clearly with stakeholders to drive faster delivery and better outcomes
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in quality engineering with increasing responsibility
Proven leadership in testing strategy across multiple teams or large organizations
Proficiency in modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, etc.)
Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and test automation in CI/CD pipelines
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Key Responsibilities
Lead Quality Engineering Strategy:
Design, implement, and champion best-in-class testing frameworks across teams, focusing on functional and performance testing for critical retail applications.
Drive Test Automation & Modern Practices:
Leverage expertise in Karate/BDD, Selenium and API testing to build intelligent, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
Act as a key quality advocate across multiple engineering squads, working closely with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align goals and timelines.
System Modernization:
Contribute to the transformation of legacy systems into modern, customer-facing applications, improving the way customers shop, and associates serve.
Performance & Production Quality:
Implement robust performance testing and production validation strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences in live environments.
Mentorship & Leadership:
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement. Mentor junior QA engineers and lead by example in testing strategy, execution, and delivery.
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