Senior QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview

An established public sector organization is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to provide technical quality leadership and guidance for a major systems modernization project. The selected professional will collaborate closely with the project team to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and automated test scripts. Operating within an agile software delivery framework, this role focuses on testing new features and delivering immediate feedback through automated testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project.
• Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility across various applications.
• Evaluate the technology stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.
• Establish robust quality metrics including test coverage, defect leakage, pass rates, and stability indicators.
• Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests.
• Determine priority for test scenarios and establish structured execution plans.
• Review and enhance code quality in automated scripts to ensure framework scalability.
• Generate comprehensive test reports to communicate quality insights effectively to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Experience: A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with at least four years dedicated to test automation technologies.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Selenium and JMeter, including experience in relevant scripting and programming languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and automated performance testing strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with eight or more years using test automation technologies.
• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding, mentoring, and coaching junior and mid-level quality assurance team members.
• Demonstrated experience with mock frameworks such as Mockito or JMockit.
• Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their ongoing stability and reliability.

About the Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program) and a 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.