[Remote] QA Automation Lead Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology consulting and workforce solutions, specializing in delivering high-quality talent across various domains. They are seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead Engineer to lead Quality Engineering activities for enterprise applications, focusing on automation execution and ensuring high-quality software delivery across web and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering activities for the designated domain
• Plan and drive in-sprint testing, automation execution, and release sign-off
• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases
• Develop automation scripts using Selenium (Java), Playwright (TypeScript), Appium, and REST API frameworks
• Leverage AI-assisted testing solutions to improve automation efficiency
• Manage test execution on cloud platforms such as Lambda, Test Grid, and SauceLabs
• Validate end-to-end integrations, enterprise data flows, and downstream impacts
• Enable CI/CD pipeline integration and continuous quality gates
• Track quality metrics, risks, and production readiness
• Collaborate with Development, Product, and Business teams
• Perform defect prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement

Skills

• Automation Testing
• Selenium (Java)
• Playwright (TypeScript)
• REST API Testing
• Appium
• SQL
• JIRA & qTest
• GitLab & CI/CD
• 5–6 years of Quality Engineering / Automation Testing experience
• Strong experience in Selenium, Playwright, and REST API Testing
• 4–5 years of Mobile Automation using Appium
• Strong Telecom digital domain experience across Mobile, Web, Chat/Voice Bots, and Middleware
• Experience with End-to-End business flow validation
• Experience working with Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Strong Telecom digital domain knowledge
• End-to-End customer journey validation
• API and middleware integration testing
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk analysis and quality metrics reporting
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Test Grid
• Lambda
• SauceLabs
• AI-assisted Testing
• Telecom Domain Experience
• Java / Python / C# / TypeScript

Company Overview

BrickRed Systems is an IT Consulting firm specializes in business intelligence, technology consulting, security consulting & more. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://brickredsys.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

BrickRed Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.