Lead QA Engineer - Tax Product Development (SDET)

Overview Lead QA Engineer, Tax Product Development (Lead Engineer) is responsible for implementing quality assurance strategies, managing testing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that products or services meet high quality standards. The Lead Engineer leads the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Responsibilities Develops and maintains automated test scripts using appropriate tools such as QTP and Selenium Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects and inconsistencies Collaborates with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage Participates in test planning, strategy, and execution Performs regression testing to ensure issues are resolved Provides detailed documentation and reports on testing activities Identifies opportunities to automate testing processes and implements automation frameworks Evaluates and recommends new testing tools and technologies Communicates testing status and findings to stakeholders, including developers, product owners, and project managers Proactively identifies and escalates quality risks to relevant parties Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the development lifecycle Stays updated on industry trends and emerging testing technologies Analyzes testing data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement Supervisory Responsibilities Mentors a team of Quality Analysts, assigning tasks, providing feedback, and driving performance Leads initiatives to implement best practices in quality assurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred Experience Six (6) or more years of experience as a Quality Analyst with a proven track record in leading complex projects, required Experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on leadership roles, required Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks, preferred Experience with test case design techniques (e.g., equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis), preferred Leadership experience in managing a team of quality analysts, preferred Certifications Certification in quality assurance or software testing (e.g., ISTQB), preferred Software Familiarity with CI/CD practices, required Experience with Selenium, QTP, SQL, Jira, DevOps, Java, C#, required Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes Solid verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including training/instruction with professionals at all levels Demonstrated sound decision-making skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks Capable of multi-tasking while working independently or within a group Able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr