Contract to Hire Lead Quality Test Automation Engineer - Hybrid Onsite in Boston // Ability to [...]

Contract to Hire Lead Quality Test Automation Engineer - Hybrid Onsite in Boston Location: Boston, United States Sector: Financial Services Open to W2 and CTC contractors. Ideal Candidate Profile 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. CI/CD experience, preferably Jenkins, plus cloud exposure; AWS is ideal, but any cloud is acceptable. Automation framework experience, 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.

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 position focuses on ensuring high‑quality software delivery through testing and automation, working 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

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 programming 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.

COMPENSATION

Estimated Min Rate: $60.00 Estimated Max Rate: $75.00

BENEFITS

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 Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh,-A-Day-