Technical Lead - Software Quality Assurance

Technical Lead - Software Quality Assurance (Onsite) Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Technical Lead - Software Quality Assurance for our premier client in Phoenix, Arizona. Education And 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. • 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). Knowledge, Skills And Abilities » • 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. • Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP. • GitHub. • Jira. • Confluence. What You’ll Do Job Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and other software components using Selenium WebDriver and Java. • 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. • Implement and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for test results and quality metrics (e.g., using Grafana or similar tools). • 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. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and continuous quality feedback. • Participate in code reviews of automation scripts and framework components. • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software testing and automation Interested? Qualified candidates should send their resumes to pmaraty@vsoftconsulting.com V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks. As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth. 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