QA Automation Lead – Dallas, TX / St Louis, MO (Remote) – W2 Role
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Training & development
Hello,
The following requirement is open with our client.
Title : QA Automation Lead
Location : Dallas, TX / St Louis, MO (Remote) Locals Only
Duration : Long Term (W2 Only)
ate : Visa Status :
In-Person Interview : No
Key Responsibilities
Lead QA planning, execution, and strategy for multiple product teams or releases.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, integration, and functional testing.
Perform manual testing to validate new features, user workflows, and edge cases.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to define acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Establish and manage QA processes, standards, and best practices across teams.
Review and analyze requirements, specifications, and technical design documents for clarity and testability.
Maintain and enhance test automation frameworks and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines.
Identify, document, and track software defects; work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
Mentor junior QA engineers and guide them in both manual and automated testing techniques.
Report on testing progress, quality metrics, and release readiness to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior QA role.
Proven experience with both manual testing and automated testing in web or API-based applications.
Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Postman.
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum processes.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java) for test automation.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Experience with API testing and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience testing in cloud environments (AWS).
Exposure to test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or TestRail.
Competencies
Leadership and mentoring capabilities within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
Effective communicator capable of translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts.
Business Development Manager | Volantsoft Inc. Mohith@Volantsoft.com