Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

<strong>Position: Sr Quality Assurance Engineer</strong><br><br><strong>Location: Paramus, NJ</strong><br><br><strong>Duration: 6 Months Right to Hire</strong><br><br><strong>ONLY W2</strong><br><br>The Sr Quality Assurance Engineer will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing quality processes across our development lifecycle. This role requires a strategic thinker who can identify gaps in current processes, pinpoint opportunities for automation, enhance testing methodologies, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.<br><br><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><ul><li>Define Quality Processes: Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance processes and best practices to ensure high standards across all stages of product development.</li><li>Identify Gaps and Opportunities: Conduct thorough assessments of current testing procedures to identify gaps and areas for improvement, focusing on enhancing overall quality and efficiency.</li><li>Automation Opportunities: Evaluate current testing procedures and identify opportunities to integrate automation for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Automation Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and delivery.</li><li>Process Improvement: Continuously monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement in the testing and quality program.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to application team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the development process and implement strategies to mitigate them.</li><li>Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in quality engineering and automation technologies.</li><li>Requirements:</li><li>Possible right to hire Onsite hybrid role in Paramus NJ</li></ul><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><br><ul><li>Education / Experience / Background</li><li>Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on process definition, gap analysis, and automation.</li><li>Knowledge / Skills / Abilities</li><li>Technical Skills:</li><li>Proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).</li><li>Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or similar.</li><li>Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).</li><li>Soft Skills:</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration abilities.</li><li>Leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding teams.</li><li>Certification / Licenses / Training</li><li>Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Software Quality Engineer) are a plus</li></ul><br><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong><br><ul><li>Office environment, sitting at desks for long periods of time.</li><li>Time flexibility required</li></ul>