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SOAZ 5617 AZASRS - Software Quality Assurance Technical Lead (Hybrid)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Technical Lead to drive our automation strategy and enhance our testing capabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks, leading a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through innovative testing practices. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in modern testing methodologies and a proven track record of implementing effective automation solutions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead automation engineer role.

Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin syntax.

Deep technical proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Java Core.

Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.

Applied knowledge of version control, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, specifically with GitHub and GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of performance, load, and security testing principles

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Experience with monitoring and analytics tools like Grafana (or similar tools for stats and dashboards).

Familiarity with Sonatype Nexus Repository Management & Lifecycle scans for dependency management and security.

Proficient with Maven for build automation and dependency management.

Solid understanding and experience with JUnit testing framework.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell (PS), Bash, or similar.

Proficiency in using Atlassian Confluence & JIRA (or similar tools) for documentation, project management, and defect tracking.

Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments.

Experience with Docker containers for setting up and managing test environments.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

CRUCIAL SKILLS:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think outside the box.

Effective time management and sound judgment skills.

Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum process environments.

Consistently exhibits personal accountability for outcomes to all team members, peers, and stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.