Lead QA Automation Test Engineer

Contract Duration

Through December 31, 2026 (with potential extension)

Location

Remote – USA

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time zone)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Test Engineer to support a large-scale data and application standardization initiative. This role will focus on designing, developing, and executing automated and manual testing solutions while ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with test automation, SQL, ETL processes, Teradata, Snowflake, and CI/CD integration. This individual will work closely with Agile Scrum teams, participate in sprint activities, and contribute to the development of scalable test frameworks and quality assurance best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks

• Create and execute manual and automated test cases based on business and technical requirements

• Identify, document, track, and validate defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle

• Integrate automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines

• Develop and maintain testing standards, processes, and quality metrics

• Participate in code reviews and promote QA automation best practices across engineering teams

• Analyze technical and product artifacts to verify application quality

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Scrum teams during sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives

• Leverage synthetic test data and work with data management teams to support testing efforts

• Create testing documentation, project status reports, and quality metrics

• Mentor junior QA and automation engineers

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality management processes

Top Required Skills (Ranked)

<>1. Data Testing & Validation

• SQL

• ETL Testing

• Teradata

• Snowflake

<>2. Test Automation & DevOps

• Test Automation Frameworks

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Automated Test Script Development

• Test Automation Best Practices

<>3. Software Testing Methodologies

• Manual Testing

• Defect Management

• Agile Scrum Environment

• Test Planning and Execution

Additional Technical Skills

• Java and/or Python

• Cloud Technologies

• Automated Testing Tools

• Source Control and Repository Management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or a related field

• 5–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Software Testing

• Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies

• Experience working within Agile Scrum teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience

• Experience testing enterprise-scale data platforms and applications

• Experience with large-scale data migration, integration, or modernization initiatives

Success Metrics

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Test planning and execution quality

• Test automation coverage and effectiveness

• Defect identification and resolution tracking

• Delivery of sprint commitments and project milestones

• Technical expertise in SQL, ETL, Teradata, and Snowflake environments

Additional Notes

• Remote opportunity supporting a large enterprise environment

• Candidates must be comfortable working within a fast-paced Agile delivery model

• Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide testing and automation initiatives

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

• No C2C arrangements available