Technical Lead - Software Quality Assurance (Only W2 and Local Candidates in Phoenix, AZ)

Title: Technical Lead - Software Quality Assurance Location: Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid Duration: 06 month contract to hire Payrate: $67.41/hour on W2 Only US Citizen or Green Card Holder • • • • • (Need only W2 and local candidates in Phoenix, AZ || No C2C) • • • • 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and maintainable automation frameworks from scratch, utilizing industry best practices. -Streamline and maintain the existing functional testing framework, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies, working closely with development and product teams to define and automate test scenarios using Gherkin syntax. -Mentor and guide a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and quality assurance. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product, DevOps) to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. -Develop and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and other software components using Selenium WebDriver and Java. -Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and continuous quality feedback. -Implement and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for test results and quality metrics (e.g., using Grafana or similar tools). -Champion best practices in software quality assurance, including test case design, defect management, and root cause analysis. -Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software testing and automation. -Participate in code reviews of automation scripts and framework components. -Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues in both test environments and production. 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. -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. FAMILIARITY & KNOWLEDGE (HUGE PLUS): -Spring Framework & Spring Boot applications development -Container Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar NICE TO HAVE (PLUS POINTS): -Knowledge of performance, load, and security testing principles. -Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Required Skills: • 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead automation engineer role. MUST have Leadership experience • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin syntax • Continuous Integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices • Maven • JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ruby experience Preferred Skills: • Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot • Grafana experience • Container Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes • Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP • GitHub • Jira • Confluence