QA Automation Lead

  • Select Minds LLC
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • 10/29/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java Testing

Job Description

Job Description Job Description Benefits:
  • Onsite
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

QA Automation Lead
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Domain: Financial Services / Banking
Job Type: W2
Work Mode: Hybrid - Day 1 Onsite, minimum 3 days per week
Experience: 12+ Years

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead - Automation to define and drive QA strategy, lead test automation initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Selenium and Playwright, excellent programming skills, and proven experience leading QA teams and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and implement QA strategies, automation frameworks, and testing standards.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts using TypeScript, JavaScript, and Java.
  • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
  • Lead functional, regression, and API testing activities for web applications and REST services.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
  • Manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting using Jira.
  • Mentor QA engineers, review automation code, and promote best practices in software quality.
  • Apply performance testing concepts and modern web architecture principles to improve application quality and reliability.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in QA and Test Automation.
  • 3+ years of experience in a QA leadership or management role.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Selenium and Playwright.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Java.
  • Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
  • Strong knowledge of REST API testing and modern web application architecture.
  • Experience with Jira for defect tracking, test management, and reporting.
  • Understanding of performance testing concepts and software quality engineering practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in the financial services or banking domain.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale web applications and large automation frameworks.
  • Ability to drive QA process improvements and establish automation best practices.