Contract to Hire Lead Quality Test Automation Engineer - Hybrid Onsite in Boston // Ability to be 7

Job Description

Job Description

Please contact Kajal Daftary at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to discuss this position further.

Contract to Hire Lead Quality Test Automation Engineer - Hybrid Onsite in Boston // Ability to be 70% hands-on and 30% leadership/direction.

Must be based in Boston as the primary location; Needham is possible some days, but Boston is the team’s home base.

****Open to W2 contractors****

The ideal candidate will bring:
•             Strong engineering/QE foundation with hands-on automation experience, not just tool-based testing.
•             Java development or Java-based automation experience; Gherkin/BDD syntax is important.
•             Trading technology domain exposure, ideally OMS, pre-trade, post-trade, or broader asset management experience.  – This is a nice to have
•             CI/CD experience, preferably Jenkins, plus cloud exposure; AWS is ideal, but any cloud is acceptable.
•             Automation framework experience, we are using Playwright for UI testing.
•             Leadership experience guiding QE engineers, solving failures, improving frameworks, and mentoring team members.
•             AI-assisted development/testing exposure, such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or building/testing agents.
•             Ability to be 70% hands-on and 30% leadership/direction.
•             Must be based in Boston as the primary location; Needham is possible some days, but Boston is the team’s home base.
The team has approximately 20 QE professionals

JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join our Trading Platform Engineering team within Investment Implementation & Trading (IIT) Technology.  In this role you will support business-critical applications in an asset management environment. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality software delivery through testing and automation. You’ll work closely with technology team members and business partners to deliver resilient systems and continuously improve how we build and test software.

KEYS TO THE POSITION
This is a hands-on Lead Quality Engineer role supporting mission-critical Trading Technology platform. The manager needs someone who is highly trusted, technically strong, and capable of “running the show”.   Ownership is critical for this role.  

RESPONSIBILITIES
•             Define and drive the overall quality engineering strategy across applications and initiatives
•             Own and evolve test and automation strategies, ensuring alignment with architecture and business goals
•             Lead end-to-end test design, execution, and automation across multiple workstreams
•             Drive the development and adoption of scalable automation frameworks and best practices
•             Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QE engineers, guide design and execution
•             Collaborate with business, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into effective test strategies
•             Establish and enforce quality gates and release standards across the SDLC
•             Proactively identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks and quality issues, providing regular updates to stakeholders
•             Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve performance, scalability, and stability issues in complex systems
•             Champion QE best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement, including adoption of AI-driven testing solutions
•             Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new tools, frameworks, and automation approaches
•             Drive and optimize CI/CD integration, enabling continuous testing and faster, reliable releases
•             Collaborate effectively across onshore and offshore teams, ensuring alignment and delivery consistency

QUALIFICATIONS
•             Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
•             8+ years of QE/testing experience
•             Proven experience leading QE efforts or managing QE teams
•             Deep expertise across multiple testing types, including functional, performance and end-to-end
•             Strong hands-on automation experience with working knowledge of BDD frameworks
•             Strong understanding of software engineering practices, design principles and coding standards
•             Hands-on experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
•             Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
•             Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels
•             Experience leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)

Preferred Experience
These are qualifications that would be helpful for the position but are not firm requirements.
•             Working knowledge of Order Management systems and trading workflows
•             Experience managing or coordinating work across onshore and offshore teams
•             Proficiency in Java (or any other programing language)

What We Value
•             Strong problem-solving and communication skills
•             Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive outcomes end-to-end
•             Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
•             Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
•             Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and quality at scale

Estimated Min Rate : $60.00

Estimated Max Rate : $75.00

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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Company Description

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Yoh delivers expertise, methodology, and momentum to keep work moving forward. From strategy to execution, we deliver bold ideas and big results through consulting, staffing, and enterprise solutions. Nearly a century after our founding, Yoh remains STEM-centered, collaborative, and committed to client success. Yoh is a proud member of the Day & Zimmermann family of companies. Visit us at