Lead QA Engineer - D.A. Davidson Companies

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Summary/Function:

Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure software products meet the highest standards of quality before release. This role involves strategic planning, development of test plans and cases, and leadership over the QA team to maintain quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The Lead QA Engineer works closely with development and product teams to integrate quality assurance measures into the Agile process, ensuring timely and high-quality software releases.

Qualifications:
* BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test in a production environment.
* Ability to multi-task, proactive in project planning and requirements gathering.
* Excellent English communication skills, especially written.
* Proficiency in mobile or web application testing
* Experience in programming languages such as NodeJS, HTML, Python, or JavaScript.
* Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver or Tosca (Tricentis)
* Familiarity with testing frameworks like TestNG, Jest, or Cucumber.
* Comfortable with Git, and CI processes using tools like JIRA.
* Knowledge of SQL databases
* Attention to detail and ability to diagnose complex issues in application testing.
* Bonus for leadership experience, native mobile testing frameworks, and micro-services architecture knowledge.
* Ability to effectively address and resolve problems in a timely manner.
* Self-starter

Duties:
* Drive the software quality assurance lifecycle within the Agile process.
* Establish and coordinate test strategies with development/product teams.
* Design and implement test plans and test cases.
* Mentor and instruct QA team members, helping them make decisions and solve problems.
* Contribute to the maintenance and development of web and mobile test automation frameworks.
* Develop and execute automated UI and functional tests on real devices and emulators.
* Review test results daily and report issues.
* Help enhance and maintain automated CI flows to include quality assurance.
* Troubleshoot issues in systems under test.
* Manage meetings, set goals, provide feedback on testing tasks, and delegate testing responsibilities.
* Advocating for process improvements and helping QA develop solutions.
* Reviewing and validating solutions from other team members.
* Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.
* Document and maintain QA procedures for development CI/CD.

What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental and Vision
* Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
* Paid holidays + Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
* Pet Insurance
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
* Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
* Charitable gift-matching program
* Davidson Day of Giving - Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

The potential pay range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. Additional incentive compensation may be earned based on performance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.