Lead QA Automation Engineer (Selenium & Python)

Job ID: SRJ_6906Posted: 2025-03-13Location: 55 Water Street, NY; Princeton, NJEmployment Type: 1099, C2C, W-2Industry: Computer SoftwareClient: WiproContact: Meghana GorusuCompany: SRI Tech SolutionsJob Title: Lead QA Automation (Selenium & Python)Location: 55 Water Street, NY (Hybrid)Contract to hireKey Roles & Responsibilities: Design and develop automation/performance solutions that meet organization standards and build reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites & test harnessesCreate tools and frameworks with quality code to simplify testing scenarios.Design and develop test plans, and test cases based on functional and design specifications, execute test cases, and analyze and report test results to the teamsWork in partnership with the development teams to deliver business functionality on time with required quality that meets the acceptance criteriaActs as a test lead, planning the work of other testing staff and assigning tasks to meet project deadlines.Uses strong testing skills to provide guidance and assist project staffReviews and approves the work of project team members in the writing of scripts, expected results, test results, and defect descriptions. Ensures best practices are followed and testing activities stay on schedule.Focus on building efficient solutions for Web, Services/APIs, and Database testing requirements.Participate in internal/cross-team meetings, project scoping, functional reviews, test specifications, and technical reviews for assigned projects in an Agile environmentInvolved in requirements review and participating in architecture/design reviews with an emphasis on test automation/performance strategy and ensuring best practicesParticipate actively in functional, system, and regression testing activitiesCapture quality assurance data and metrics to provide insights and conclusionsEstimate and perform risk analysis for quality deliveryAgile evangelistQualifications:8+ years of software testing experience in all phases of testing including test planning, test execution, and test closureExcellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices5+ years of experience as an Automation QA Tester5+ years of experience creating, maintaining, and executing automation tests utilizing tools such as Selenium required (Python preferred)5+ Years of experience in Agile processes (Scrum preferred)Experience working with SOAP and REST services and understanding of SOA architectureExperience creating and maintaining automation frameworks preferredExperience using SQL to query databases requiredExposure to distributed source control systems such as GitExperience with test data management techniquesExperience with change management and defect tracking toolsZeal to be a domain expert and learn new technologiesDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and written communicationsHigh standards of confidentiality; ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and trustKnowledge of cloud technologies like AWS/Azure and experience in testing micro-services, containers, and Dockers is preferredMinimum and Preferred Education:Bachelor's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent is preferredMinimum and Preferred Experience/Skills:8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or higher qualificationSRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.