Lead Automation Test Engineer

$80.0 - $92.0

Contract: Independent, Corp-To-Corp, W2

    Job Description

    Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Lead Automation Test Engineer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in San Francisco, CA.

    Responsibilities :
    • Reviews client requirement and provides feedback
    • Responsible for creating test plans and strategy
    • Reviews and re-evaluates the test strategy to adjust for new information, changing risks, shifting priorities, and schedules
    • Oversees testing of software features
    • Oversees quality review of various applications
    • Oversees implementation and execution of functional, regression, and acceptance tests
    • Assists in test environment setup/teardown, test automation, and exploratory testing
    • Oversees the creation and maintenance of test data and test documentation
    • Provides suitable solutions for issues/errors based on the understanding of the system and client business processes
    • Leads/mentors Test Engineers and shares knowledge to make sure QA staff meets technical qualifications required for their positions
    • Assists in coaching junior staff, by helping them to make decisions, solve problems
    • Assists in formulating QA standards and best practices, organizational policies and processes and strategic plans
    • Assists management in setting the direction for quality assurance within the organization

    Required Skills:
    • 7 years of relevant experience in testing various applications, services, and user interfaces
    • At least 2 years of being a test lead or QA lead.
    • Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices & methodologies
    • Must have worked with Agile Software Development process
    • Experience in test automation and creating repeatable, maintainable, automated test suites
    • In-depth understanding of test-driven development.
    • Understanding of user interface design
    • Understanding Cloud technologies and testing in cloud infrastructure, more specifically AWS

    SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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