QA Lead / Engineer

Description:

We're seeking a Senior QA Lead / Engineer design and implement both automated and manual QA/QE processes for our client's RBS application (Retailer Business Solutions) - a complex employee-facing data and analytics web application. Any prior experience working in the Consumer-Packaged Goods Retail (CPG Retail) industry would be HIGHLY desired.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $62 - $72 / hr. w2

This is a new data platform and this team is operating as a startup. As such, your role will involve designing, implementing, and managing RBS's quality architecture, ensuring robust testing frameworks, standards, tools, and techniques; as well as executing manual test strategies and scripting automated tests to assess usability, accuracy, performance, security, and functionality, aiming for zero defects in production. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will identify and mitigate quality risks across the end-to-end data value stream. Strong leadership in quality architecture design, quality processes, attention to detail, and hands-on expertise in testing are essential.

• 7+ years in software testing and quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a senior/lead role.
• Expertise in designing and implementing quality architecture and test strategies.
• Strong experience with manual and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation.
• In-depth knowledge of usability, performance, security, and functional testing methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing tools within DevOps environments.
• Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex quality concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to work cross-functionally with development and product teams.
• Certification in QA methodologies or tools (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
• Previous experience with an inaugural Dev Team or startups is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.