Lead QA Automation Engineer

This is a 6-month contract position for a Lead QA Automation Engineer based in Ashburn, Virginia, working 5 days onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
• Conduct system-level test and evaluation procedures to validate that requirements are met.
• Analyze test cases, execute grey box testing, and provide detailed progress and defect reports.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects.
• Provide deep testing expertise to support complex software and hardware user requirements.
• Participate in all phases of software and hardware development and risk management assessments with focus on user requirements.
• Promote and implement Test Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Drive automation strategies using tools such as UFT (Unified Functional Testing) and UiPath, with the ability to adapt to emerging automation frameworks.
• Work independently and lead efforts across multiple projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions in an efficient manner.
• Ensure effective integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior automation engineers on best practices, test planning, and execution.
• Demonstrate expertise in testing across Windows, Mac OS, and Microsoft 365 environments.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.

• 8 or more years of experience in QA Automation Engineering, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or senior role.

• Strong experience in test automation using UFT and UiPath.

• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and QA processes.

• Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) and grey box testing techniques.

• Solid understanding of Windows and Mac operating systems and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality software quickly and efficiently.

• Preferred

• Experience with modern automation tools and frameworks beyond UFT/UiPath.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.