QE Lead / Test Automation Lead

Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client provider of digital technology and transformation, information technology and services. Position QE Lead / Test Automation Lead Location Atlanta, GA, 30346 Duration 8 Months Job Type Temporary Assignment Work Type Hybrid Job Description You Are: A highly skilled Quality Engineering Lead with strong expertise in manual and automation testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. You possess deep experience in Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and REST API testing with strong Agile delivery exposure. You are proactive in driving quality, mentoring teams, and leveraging AI-driven testing solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes. The Opportunity: Design, develop, and own end-to-end manual and automated testing for assigned releases Create and maintain automation suites using Selenium (Java), Playwright (Typescript), Appium, and REST API frameworks Lead and coordinate testing activities for modules, ensuring quality gates and exit criteria are met Drive in-sprint Agile testing; actively participate in planning, estimation, and risk discussions Validate user stories early within sprint cycles to ensure defect prevention and early detection Define and optimize functional, regression, and E2E execution strategies using shared frameworks and cloud platforms Leverage AI-assisted testing solutions for test generation, smart test selection, and failure insights Mentor junior engineers, review automation code, and drive QE standards and continuous improvement What You Need: At least 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Test Automation Strong hands-on experience with Selenium / Playwright / REST API automation 3 5 years experience in E2E digital flow testing across Mobile, Web, and APIs Strong programming skills in Java / C# / Python / Typescript (2 4 years hands-on) Experience with Appium for mobile automation (2 3 years) Strong knowledge of customer journey flows, middleware, and backend integrations Experience in SQL for transaction validation and data verification (2 3 years) Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab), Test Grid / Tosca automation Strong experience with test management tools: JIRA, qTest Expertise in manual testing (2 4 years) Strong understanding of validation flows (authentication, payments, order lifecycle) Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Exposure to AI-driven testing frameworks and self-healing automation concepts Experience with cloud-based testing platforms and distributed test execution Prior experience in mentoring and leading QE teams TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr TekWissen LLC