Apply Digital is hiring a
Lead Quality Engineer, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Lead Quality Engineer at Apply Digital, a global digital transformation partner. The role requires 7+ years of experience in a similar role and expertise in various testing methodologies and tools. The preferred candidate should be based in the Las Vegas or Greater Los Angeles area of the United States and be able to work in Pacific Timezone hours.

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
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Collaborating with project managers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the testing process
• 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
• 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
• Test Environment Management: Managing the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments
• 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

Benefits

• Remote office set-up budget
• Annual celebrations
• Parental leave top-ups
• An inclusive environment
• Learning opportunities
• Generous vacation policy
• Customizable benefits
• Flexible work arrangements