Lead QA Automation Engineer

Hybrid in Lansing, MI, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$50 - $55/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • SQL
  • Jmeter
  • Playwright
  • Locust

Summary

Job Title: Lead QA Automation Engineer
Location: Lansing, MI, (Hybrid)- Onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tues and Wed are required onsite days)
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: In-person
 
Note: Local candidates within 70 miles of Lansing (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate within 70 miles of Lansing at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule)
 
References are required for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.

Functional Description: Senior Software Test Engineer (Python / Playwright / Dynamics 365 / Azure)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead QA strategy and best practices for enterprise applications (Payments, CRM).
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Design and implement automation frameworks using Playwright (Python) and Pytest.
  • Automate REST API testing using REST Assured.
  • Execute performance and load tests using Locust, JMeter, or LoadRunner.
  • Validate data integrity across systems using SQL (joins, multi-table queries, CTE).
  • Maintain and enhance legacy test scripts in UFT/VBScript.
  • Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, and product owners in Agile teams.
  • Perform security and compliance testing (PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPPA) for enterprise systems.
  • Ensure accessibility and usability compliance for applications.
  • Conduct Manual and automated accessibility evaluations.
  • Manage test cases and reporting using Azure Test Plans or similar tools.
  • Create and maintain test documentation (BRD, FRD, SRS, RTM).
  • Oversee test environment setup and test data management.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software testing, including automation and performance testing.
  • Strong experience with Playwright (Python) and Pytest.
  • API automation using REST Assured.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data validation.
  • Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 functional testing.
  • Performance testing tools: Locust, JMeter, or LoadRunner.
  • Familiarity with Git, Allure, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Experience with test data management and environment configuration.
  • Knowledge of security standards (PCI, GDPR) and accessibility guidelines.
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines
  • Knowledge of assistive technologies (i.e.  JAWS, NVDA)
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to Have

  • Certifications: Dynamics 365, Python, SQL, Agile.
  • Knowledge of C#/.NET/Java.
  • Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes and containerized environments.
  • Experience with Azure Test Plans or similar test management tools.
  • Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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  • Dice Id: 91091585
  • Position Id: 1702-37720-
  • Posted 2 days ago
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