Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Test Automation

DescriptionKforce is partnering with a local client, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Test Automation resource for a contract to hire position. This resource is required to be onsite 3 days a week to support the team. The manager is looking for someone to hit the ground running and who can independently own the QA process.Key Responsibilities:* Define and execute enterprise-wide test automation strategy* Lead and mentor onshore/offshore QA teams and provide technical guidance* Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, desktop, API, and performance testing* Create test plans, test cases, and automation suites aligned with business and regulatory requirements* Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Scrum teams to ensure adequate test coverage and quality standards* Execute automated and manual testing activities including functional, regression, integration, API, and performance testing* Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with development teams to resolve issues* Drive continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, metrics, and reporting* Support CI/CD implementation and quality gates within the software delivery pipeline* Research, evaluate, and implement emerging testing technologies, including AI-assisted testing solutions* Manage multiple testing initiatives while ensuring project timelines and quality objectives are achievedRequirements* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)* 8+ years of Quality Assurance and Test Automation experience* 3+ years of leading QA Automation teams and projects* Strong experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch* Experience building automation frameworks from scratch* Proficiency in C# with working knowledge of object-oriented programming principles* Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools and practices* The ideal candidate is a hands-on automation architect with strong leadership skills* Good communication skills* ISTQB Certification preferred* Azure cloud certification preferredJob TypeContractCompensation45 - $65