Grand Rapids, Michigan

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Description:

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer for our client in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a 9- month contract position with the possibility of extension. ***HYBRID role – (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday- onsite) *** ***LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED*** We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead our quality assurance initiatives and develop a robust test automation framework. The ideal candidate will combine strong development expertise with a deep understanding of QA methodologies. With hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing, you will drive the evolution of our QA processes, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Design & Develop Automation Frameworks:
    • Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks using Java and/or Python.
    • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable deployment cycles.
  • Testing Expertise:
    • Conduct functional, API, and manual testing across different platforms.
    • Utilize automation and API testing tools effectively; additional experience in performance and security testing is a plus.
  • QA Lifecycle Management:
    • Oversee the entire QA lifecycle from test planning to execution and reporting.
    • Adapt existing frameworks and enhance future capabilities to meet evolving business needs.
  • Collaboration & Leadership:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into comprehensive test cases.
    • Lead and mentor QA team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in testing processes.
  • Cloud & CI/CD Integration:
    • Leverage cloud technologies (preferably AWS) to build and manage testing environments.
    • Implement and maintain CI/CD frameworks to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Education and Experience:

  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in Java and/or Python with a solid foundation in programming and software development.
    • Demonstrated expertise with automation tools and API testing platforms.
  • QA & Testing Experience:
    • Thorough understanding of the QA lifecycle and methodologies for both manual and automated testing.
    • Proven experience integrating testing into CI/CD frameworks.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving:
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex business requirements and develop effective test strategies.
  • Cloud Knowledge:
    • Experience with cloud environments; AWS experience is highly preferred.
  • Leadership:
    • Prior experience in leading QA initiatives and managing test automation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to performance and security testing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with agile development practices.
  • Experience in mentoring and leading small to mid-sized QA teams.

Company Summary:

Initech Global is a leader in the staffing industry, providing consulting, recruiting, and staffing solutions in the field of information technology. Since 2001, Initech Global has been helping companies around the world accomplish their most critical business objectives through our disciplined client service approach, and our unique talent management model. Both client and talent retention continue to surpass 90% since the company’s inception fifteen years ago, and we’ve been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US for the last two years. Our clients and employees are the key to our success, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are Initech Global, and we are Powered By People.

Required Skills:

QA Automation, Manual testing, Java/Python, CI/CD, AWS, Agile development practices