Job Title : Lead Quality Engineer
Location : Omaha, NE or Berkeley Heights, NJ
Duration : 12+ Months Contract to Hire
Position Overview
At the forefront of technological innovation, we are in search of a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer with a proven track record in agile development environments.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience with tools like Cucumber and Playwright , demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript , and possess at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
A deep understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and an unwavering commitment to detail are pivotal for excelling in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend product specifications and user narratives.
- Craft BDD-style test scenarios and step definitions using Cucumber .
- Develop and implement automated tests with Cucumber-Playwright to ensure comprehensive test coverage for web applications.
- Detect , isolate, and meticulously document bugs, providing clear steps for reproduction.
- Engage closely with the development team to prioritize and rectify issues, guaranteeing the prompt delivery of superior software.
- Contribute actively to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, offering critical QA insights.
- Advance testing processes and strategies to heighten efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in QA methodologies.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a QA Engineer within agile frameworks.
- Proficiency in JavaScript for test automation and scripting tasks.
- Extensive experience with Cucumber for developing BDD test scenarios and step definitions.
- Hands-on expertise with Playwright or comparable automation frameworks for web application testing.
- Solid grasp of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with acute attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the capacity for effective teamwork.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage concurrent priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with additional automation and performance tools / frameworks like Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Gatling, or JMeter.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.
30+ days ago