Lead Quality Engineer

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit to learn how we can unlock your company's potential.

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LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in the Las Vegas or Greater Los Angeles area of the United States, working in hours that align to PT (Pacific Timezone).

THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about shipping digital products of uncompromised quality? Do you constantly look for ways to innovate and expand your knowledge of testing methodologies and processes? Do you embrace challenges head-on with perseverance and a can-do attitude while still having fun? Then you may be ready to take on the overall responsibility of a Lead Quality Engineer at Apply Digital.

Requirements

• You have exceptional skills in working directly with clients and are adept at selecting and managing vendors effectively.
• You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and empower clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• You have a calm, positive, and supportive approach with a focus on solutions, fostering a collaborative atmosphere within the team.
• Self-driven and proactive, you take full ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Your keen attention to detail and meticulous nature help you spot, prevent, and resolve issues before they reach our clients.
• With over 7 years of experience in a similar role, you are well-versed in industry best practices.
• Your deep understanding of Agile/Scrum development principles helps you thrive in dynamic environments.
• You are willing to travel to the client's site as needed, ensuring you can provide on-the-ground support and maintain close contact.
• You are an expert in Playwright or a similar testing framework.
• Your experience includes creating and maintaining test automation scripts, particularly with Playwright, Cucumber, and BrowserStack.
• You have hands-on experience with cloud testing, preferably on Azure.
• You are skilled in API testing using Postman or comparable tools.
• Your familiarity with CMS platforms, such as Contentful or similar, is a key asset.
• Experience with CRM systems, especially Salesforce, enhances your ability to integrate and manage client data.
• You have experience in point-of-sale testing.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management and Mitigation: Identifying and assessing risks associated with software projects and defining risk mitigation strategies. Collaborating with project management and development teams to prioritize testing efforts based on potential impact and risks.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Collaborating with project managers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the testing process. Providing insights and recommendations on test strategies, timelines, and resource allocation to align with project objectives and customer expectations.
• Team Leadership: Providing leadership and guidance to the QA team, including assigning responsibilities, setting expectations, and overseeing their work. Mentoring and coaching team members, fostering their growth, and promoting a high-performance culture within the team. Taking ownership for the professional development and evaluation for one or more QA team members.
• Test Planning and Execution: Leading the creation of test plans and strategies for projects of varying complexity. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define testing objectives, scope, and timelines. Overseeing the execution of test activities, ensuring adherence to test plans, and achieving project quality goals.
• Test Automation and Framework Development: Leading the design and development of scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks. Collaborating with the development team to establish best practices for test automation and maximize test coverage. Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of automation tools and technologies.
• Test Environment Management: Managing the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments. Collaborating with the infrastructure and operations teams to ensure the availability of the required infrastructure, hardware, software, and network configurations for testing purposes.
• Test Metrics and Reporting: Defining and tracking key quality metrics to measure test progress, identify trends, and report on project quality. Preparing test reports and providing regular updates to project stakeholders on the status of testing activities, test coverage, and defect trends.
• Test Strategy and Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving the testing processes, methodologies, and tools. Identifying opportunities for process optimization, adopting industry best practices, and driving initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Staying updated with emerging industry trends, technologies, and testing practices. Encouraging and driving innovation within the QA team to adopt new tools, techniques, and methodologies that enhance testing efficiency and uncover potential quality issues.
• Quality Assurance Advocacy: Championing a culture of quality throughout the organization. Promoting the value and importance of quality assurance practices, collaborating with stakeholders to establish and maintain quality standards, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Base Salary: $80, ,000 USD per year

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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.

An inclusive environment: We're truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team's success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That's why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at