Senior Appian QA Automation Lead

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer IV (QA Lead) to lead quality assurance initiatives for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in test automation, Appian application testing, DevOps practices, CI/CD integration, and team leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience with a strong focus on Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience testing Appian applications.
• Strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Experience integrating automated testing within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write and optimize complex queries for testing and data validation.
• Proven experience leading QA teams, providing technical guidance, and ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle management, and quality assurance best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee QA activities across multiple projects and releases.
• Design, develop, and execute automated test strategies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Review test plans, test cases, and automation scripts to ensure quality standards are met.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on best practices and automation strategies.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL.
• Track, manage, and report quality metrics, defects, and testing progress.