QA Automation Lead

Job Title: Technical Lead - Test Automation Location: North Wayne NJ 07470 (Remote working) Duration : 12 Months Contract Must have skills :Cypress, Nightwatch, typescript, JavaScript. Job Description Technical Lead - Test Automation Position Summary As a Technical Lead, Test Automation, you will be responsible to lead and mentor a team of highly motivated technologist. We are looking out for someone who is passionate about solving real-world business problems to join our team. You will be a key member involved with test automation discussions, lead, and deliver enterprise-class projects using Agile Methodology. You will have the opportunity to stay at the forefront of technology and apply a principled approach to software test engineering, as well as have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting projects with our partners using emerging technology. Technical Skills Required 7-9 years of experience in software testing and test automation. Proficiency in TypeScript (preferable) or JavaScript and Java programming languages. Strong understanding of front-end automation using Selenium and Nightwatch.js. Hands-on experience in designing data-driven and hybrid automation frameworks, including BDD (Behavioral-Driven Development). Expertise in integrating tests with CI/CD using Azure DevOps Pipeline and GitLab. 'Familiarity with NPM module and package management, as well as Maven for Java projects. Proficiency in Git, Jira, and Confluence for effective collaboration and project tracking. Proven experience in creating comprehensive and scalable test strategies. Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with remote execution tools like Sauce Labs, Browser-Stack, and Selenium Grid. Understanding of mobile app automation, covering Android, iOS native, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the overall testing strategy, test plans, and test cases for the software project. Identify testing scope and requirements, estimate testing efforts, and prioritize testing activities. Conduct system testing across multiple environments and adhere to standards and quality assurance principles. Independently set up test environments to effectively validate assigned work. Ensure effective and efficient execution of test cases by the testing team. Provide guidance to the testing team and coordinate with development to promptly fix bugs. Possess strong cross-browser and cross-device test implementation and execution experience. Identify suitable test cases for automation and establish automated testing frameworks. Assess automation feasibility, recommend appropriate tools, and assist with tool selection and adoption. Report test results accurately and comprehensively, highlighting any identified defects. Create thorough and thoughtful defect reports, including clear steps to reproduce issues. Investigate and troubleshoot customer-reported problems, providing timely solutions. Collaborate actively within an Agile development team, engaging with software developers and other stakeholders. Apply creativity and independence to problem-solving tasks across various project assignments. Demonstrate expertise and offer valuable insights throughout the software development lifecycle. Strive to ensure timely deployment of all software products and updates. Stay up to date with current best practices, industry trends, and developments in the testing field. Ensure software meets quality standards and adheres to relevant regulations and standards. Assess quality risks and implement measures to mitigate them. Develop and modify Test Engineering procedures and standards. 'Lead and manage the testing team, ensuring skills, training, and resources align with responsibilities. Motivate, guide, and provide feedback to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment. Identify potential challenges and bottlenecks in the testing process and proactively address them.