
QA Automation Engineer, Enterprise Testing & Automation Testing
Overview
QA Automation Lead at ValueLabs delivering enterprise software testing with an automation-first approach. Own quality governance, gates, risk assessment, production signoffs, and KPI metrics. Lead automation and manual test strategy design and implementation with best practices and standards. Collaborate with developers and QE analysts to align system requirements from test planning to production release. This role emphasizes hands on leadership in testing while coordinating cross functionally to ensure quality across teams.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build automation and manual test strategies and drive implementation with standard practices
- 2Design and implement quality governance, gates, risk assessments, production signoffs, and KPI tracking
- 3Lead collaboration with developers and QE analysts to capture system requirements and ensure quality from test planning to production
- 4Shape testing plans for large enterprise software programs and ensure alignment with stakeholders
- 5Own the quality testing lifecycle and mentor junior QA engineers to maintain high standards
- 6Scale automation coverage across modules and ensure reliable CI/CD integration
- 7Drive best practices in test data management, test environments, and reporting
- 8Debug complex defects and coordinate rapid root cause analysis during sprints
- 9Ship high quality software releases by enforcing rigorous testing before signoff
- 10Partner with QA Managers and Leads to improve processes and governance
Requirements9
- 1Onsite in Chicago, IL with payroll setup
- 2Experience delivering enterprise software testing programs with an automation-first approach
- 3Proven ability to design and implement automation and manual test strategies
- 4Experience collaborating with developers and QE analysts to translate requirements into test plans
- 5Strong understanding of quality governance, risk assessment, and production signoffs
- 6Ability to mentor others and lead cross functional testing efforts
- 7Familiarity with CI/CD and test automation tools in an enterprise context
- 8Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- 9Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
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