Software Engineering Quality Engineering Lead

Role Title: Software Engineering - Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)

Location: Memphis, TN (Hybrid - 2 days a week)

Test Automation (Selenium/BDD) – 2+ years

Backend API Validation (RestAssured/Postman) – 2+ years

Java Coding – 2+ years

Experience testing frontend, backend, database and legacy systems like Mainframes/AS400 (iSeries)

NICE-TO-HAVES

Integration of LLM agents (O365, Co-pilot, etc.) for test planning.

Functional Testing (Advanced P3 level).

Industry experience and Bachelor’s Degree.

DISQUALIFIERS

Candidates not local to Memphis, TN (or not willing to relocate).

Candidates requiring sponsorship (Client is looking for GC/EAD only).

Lack of hands-on Java coding experience for automation scripts.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Quality Engineering Lead will join the Products business organization to define and drive the overall test automation strategy and roadmap. This role focuses on leading test design activities and managing coverage strategy across UI, API, and integration layers to ensure delivery quality.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead test design activities including test scenarios, test cases, and coverage strategy across UI, API, and integration layers.

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• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks (data driven, keyword driven, hybrid).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Oversee test execution (manual and automated) and provide clear status, risk, and quality reporting to leadership.
• Review automation code, enforce coding standards, and drive framework governance.
• Mentor and guide automation engineers while upskilling team members on best practices.

TOP 3 REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Test Automation (Lean FT, Selenium, or BDD Cucumber) – 2+ years
2. Backend API Validation (RestAssured, Postman, or Karate) – 2+ years
3. Java Coding – 2+ years (within 8+ years total experience)

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• CI/CD Pipeline Integration (Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure DevOps)
• LLM Agent Integration (Github Co-pilot, Claude, Gemini)
• ISTQB / Advanced Test Automation Certificates
• Mainframe/AS400 (iSeries) testing experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE An experienced Quality Engineering Lead with over 8 years of experience who is local to Memphis or willing to relocate. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation in Java and a forward-thinking mindset regarding AI/LLM integration in the testing lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks (Data Driven, Keyword, Hybrid).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
• Mentor automation engineers and lead test design across UI and API layers.