Quality Assurance Manager

QA Manager – AutomationPosition: QA Manager – Automation Location: Ashburn, VA or Tampa, FL (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement) Job Type: C2C 12 months contract Experience: 15+ years in QA, with strong automation expertise Interview Process: 2-3 rounds of video interviews Key Responsibilities:Design & Development: Create and maintain scalable automation frameworks utilizing Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.API Testing: Develop and execute API test automation using tools like REST Assured and Postman.Test Strategy: Formulate and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with project requirements.Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of QA engineers and testers to foster a culture of quality.Testing Coordination: Oversee testing efforts for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.Environment Management: Manage test environments, tools, and associated data effectively.Metrics & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on testing metrics, defect trends, and overall release readiness.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and DevOps, to meet quality objectives.Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and drive continuous improvement in testing processes and automation frameworks.Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in testing.Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.Behavior-Driven Development (BDD): Utilize BDD frameworks such as Cucumber to ensure alignment with business requirements.Test Management Tools: Use JIRA and TestRail for effective test management, documentation, and defect tracking.Root Cause Analysis: Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high test coverage.Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior QA engineers and contribute to the evolution of QA best practices.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.10+ years of experience in QA, with a significant focus on automation.Proficient in Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, and API testing tools (e.g., REST Assured, Postman).Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).Experience with Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is advantageous.Strong working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for UI test validation.Excellent SQL skills for backend verification.Outstanding problem-solving and communication abilities.Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.