Job Description : Automation Test engineer with Jira, Automation (Selenium with Java) – 8yrs overall experience needed
Position : Test Lead (Automation, Selenium with Java. JIRA)
Location : Onsite Akron (Ohio) AND FTE(all five days) – Locals and candidates from drivable distance only
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead with strong expertise in QA, Jira Administration, Test Automation, selenium with Java. The ideal candidate will lead testing initiatives, define quality strategies, manage teams, drive automation adoption, and leverage AI technologies to improve testing efficiency and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage QA teams across multiple projects.
· Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and quality metrics.
· Drive end-to-end testing activities including Functional, Integration, System, Regression, and UAT testing.
· Manage Agile ceremonies and coordinate with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Stakeholders.
· Configure and manage Jira, workflows, dashboards, reports, and defect management processes.
· Establish and improve QA processes, standards, and best practices.
· Drive automation initiatives using modern automation frameworks.
· Integrate testing activities with CI/CD pipelines.
· Track project quality metrics and present status updates to leadership.
Required Skills:
QA Automation Testing
· Test Planning and Test Management
· Agile/Scrum Methodologies
· Stakeholder Management
· Risk Assessment and Mitigation
· Defect Management and Reporting
Jira
· Jira Administration & Configuration
· Workflow Customization
· Dashboard & Report Creation
· Defect Lifecycle Management
· Jira Integrations
Automation
· Selenium with Java
· Playwright
· API Automation (Rest Assured/Postman)
· TestNG/JUnit
· CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
· BDD Frameworks (Cucumber)
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
· Experience in Retail, E-commerce, POS, or Clienteling applications.
· Knowledge of Performance and Security Testing.
· ISTQB Certification (Preferred).
Success Metrics
· Improved automation coverage.
· Reduced testing cycle time.
· Improved defect detection rate.
· High-quality releases with minimal production defects.
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