Quality Assurance Engineer
Paramus, NJ, United States
Sr Quality Engineer, Paramus, 70 per hour, 6 month right to hire, Manufacturing Company
Hybrid model
MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
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.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Define Quality Processes: Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance processes and best practices to ensure high standards across all stages of product development.
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.
Automation Opportunities: Evaluate current testing procedures and identify opportunities to integrate automation for efficiency and accuracy.
Automation Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and delivery.
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.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to application team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the development process and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in quality engineering and automation technologies.
Education / Experience / Background
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on process definition, gap analysis, and automation.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or similar.
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding teams.
Certification / Licenses / Training
Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Software Quality Engineer) are a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment, sitting at desks for long periods of time.
Time flexibility required