Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead Engineer to join their team in Agoura Hills, CA or Plano, TX! The QA Lead Engineer will be responsible for managing the team doing automated and manual software testing of web based applications. They must be proficient in manual and automated testing using leading edge web based tools. They must understand the entire software development process and how it fits into the business approach and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Experience writing and executing detailed test cases, test plans and test design documents.
• Experience using data driven testing to validate results.
• Experience using test automation tools like Lambda Test, LoadRunner, Apache Jmeter.
• Experience developing and executing automated tests using Playwright.
• Must have experience in debugging and troubleshooting problems.
• Must have experience in a technical capacity and quality methodology/process/techniques in order to provide guidance and leadership.
• Create and maintain QA plans.
• Proactive, strong communications and ability to work well across teams.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and best practices is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in MS Office (Powerpoint, Visio, Excel, Word, Access, Project, etc).
• Strong Java and/or.Net experience.
• Data analysis experience a plus.
• Experience with Web services a plus.
• SQL Server experience a plus.
• XML/EDI experience a plus.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word.
• Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently.
• Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical skills and sound judgment.
• Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management.