Lead Software Engineer, Automated QA

About Us

At HexionLab, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality software that exceeds user expectations through rigorous testing and continuous quality improvements. Join us in driving automation excellence and ensuring our applications are resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Department: Software Engineering
Project Location(s): Remote
Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Position Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer in Automated QA, you will guide a team responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automation frameworks and tests. You’ll collaborate with software engineering teams to improve our QA processes, lead automated testing strategies, and enhance our CI/CD pipeline with robust automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive automated test suites across multiple platforms, ensuring software quality and performance.
  • Create and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress) that are scalable, reusable, and optimized for efficient test execution.
  • Define and implement testing standards and best practices, incorporating them into development processes and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate automated tests and ensure timely and accurate test coverage.
  • Manage end-to-end test automation for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks, introducing new tools, and refining testing methodologies.
  • Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
  • Monitor and report on quality metrics and KPIs, using data to drive improvements in automation effectiveness.

What You’ll Gain

  • Leadership Opportunities: Develop your leadership capabilities by guiding a skilled QA team and shaping automation strategies.
  • Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on challenging projects that allow you to implement innovative automation solutions.
  • Career Development: Take advantage of continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your technical expertise.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to support your well-being.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
  • Expertise in automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, and Postman for API testing.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript to build and maintain test scripts.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI, and integrating automated tests into pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of software testing lifecycle, QA methodologies, and best practices for automated testing.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and code reviews, along with bug-tracking tools like JIRA.
  • Strong knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring QA teams and implementing process improvements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about automation, quality assurance, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to help us achieve excellence in software quality and innovation.

How can we help you?

Contact us at the HexionLab office or submit a business inquiry online.

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