QA Automation Lead at Qu

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

QA, Automation, UI Automation, API Testing, CI/CD, Docker, AWS, GCP, Shift-Left Testing, Test Design, Programming Languages, Performance Testing, Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Communication, Coaching

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Qu you will be responsible for: Automation Strategy & Execution Define and deliver end-to-end automation initiatives, ensuring outcomes are visible within the first 90 days. Personally contribute by writing automated test cases, building pipelines, and fixing flaky/broken tests. Drive measurable increases in regression coverage, pipeline stability, and reporting accuracy. Shift-Left & Quality Focus Champion a shift-left approach: integrate automated checks into PR pipelines and CI/CD so testing happens earlier in development. Partner with developers and product team to prioritize automation of business-critical and high-risk flows. Track not just coverage, but product quality outcomes (e.g., fewer escaped defects, faster feedback cycles, reduced manual effort). Frameworks, Tools & Infrastructure Build and maintain maintainable, scalable automation frameworks (UI + API). Ensure CI/CD-ready pipelines are stable, efficient, and monitored continuously. Introduce and enforce automation coding standards and best practices across teams Leadership & Team Trust Provide hands-on coaching by pairing with engineers on automation and test design. Build trust with QA engineers and developers through delivery, not just oversight. Hold teams accountable for quality while motivating them with clear direction and support. Cross-Functional Alignment Partner with Product and Engineering leads to make QA progress visible. Communicate progress in terms of action plans, risks, and results — not just observations. Ensure automation efforts are aligned with release schedules and business priorities Continuous Improvement & Accountability Establish KPIs that measure both execution (new tests, stability, coverage) and quality outcomes (defects prevented, cycle time reduced). Deliver automation dashboards and reports that clearly show value to the business. Guarantee every sprint produces tangible QA deliverables tied to product quality. What we're looking for: 10+ years in QA with proven record of hands-on automation delivery. At least 3 years in a QA lead/architect role, combining leadership with technical contributions. Expertise in UI automation (Playwright, Cypress) and API testing (Postman, RestAssured, KarateDSL). Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, JS/TS, or C#). Strong experience in CI/CD pipelines. Experience with containerized environments and cloud platforms (e.g., Docker, AWS, GCP). Evidence of successfully introducing shift-left testing practices. Track record of delivering visible results within the first 90 days of a new role. Preferred Skills Experience cleaning up large, fragile test suites and making them maintainable. Strong communicator who frames problems as solutions and action plans. Performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, K6) and observability tools experience is a plus. Knowledge of microservices and event-driven systems.

Responsibilities

The QA Automation Lead will define and deliver automation initiatives while personally contributing to writing automated test cases and building pipelines. They will also drive measurable increases in regression coverage and pipeline stability while ensuring quality outcomes are tracked.