Senior Level Quality Assurance Automation Lead Jobs
Senior level quality assurance automation lead jobs place experienced engineers in charge of test strategy, automation architecture, and the cross-functional teams that deliver quality at scale. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Photon, Ravh-IT, and AMroute hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Java, JavaScript, REST API testing, and AWS cloud applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing automation frameworks, executing functional and regression tests, and performing performance and load testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test suites for cloud-based applications.
- Perform functional, regression, API, performance, and load testing.
- Develop automated test scripts using Java and JavaScript.
- Perform REST API testing using Postman, Karate, and other automation tools.
- Test Java-based applications deployed on AWS cloud environments.
- Integrate automated test scripts with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
- Execute end-to-end testing in coordination with developers, SMEs, and third-party teams.
- Perform production deployment verification and support UAT activities.
- Identify defects, analyze root causes, and recommend quality improvements.
- Monitor quality metrics and prepare test execution reports.
- Work closely with DevOps and development teams to improve testing processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of overall QA experience.
- 6+ years of experience testing Java-based applications.
- Strong experience with Java and JavaScript.
- 6+ years of REST API testing experience.
- Hands-on experience with Postman, Karate, and automation frameworks.
- Minimum 2 years of AWS cloud testing experience.
- Strong experience in automation and manual testing.
- Experience in functional, regression, performance, and load testing.
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with JMeter for performance and load testing.
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
- Experience with DevOps, build pipelines, and production deployments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with payment gateway or payment processor platforms.
- Retail and Point of Sale (POS) systems testing experience.
- Convenience retail, payments, or petroleum industry experience.
- Experience with Jira and Zephyr Scale.
- Knowledge of Cucumber testing framework.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Java, JavaScript, REST API testing, and AWS cloud applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing automation frameworks, executing functional and regression tests, and performing performance and load testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test suites for cloud-based applications.
- Perform functional, regression, API, performance, and load testing.
- Develop automated test scripts using Java and JavaScript.
- Perform REST API testing using Postman, Karate, and other automation tools.
- Test Java-based applications deployed on AWS cloud environments.
- Integrate automated test scripts with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
- Execute end-to-end testing in coordination with developers, SMEs, and third-party teams.
- Perform production deployment verification and support UAT activities.
- Identify defects, analyze root causes, and recommend quality improvements.
- Monitor quality metrics and prepare test execution reports.
- Work closely with DevOps and development teams to improve testing processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of overall QA experience.
- 6+ years of experience testing Java-based applications.
- Strong experience with Java and JavaScript.
- 6+ years of REST API testing experience.
- Hands-on experience with Postman, Karate, and automation frameworks.
- Minimum 2 years of AWS cloud testing experience.
- Strong experience in automation and manual testing.
- Experience in functional, regression, performance, and load testing.
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with JMeter for performance and load testing.
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
- Experience with DevOps, build pipelines, and production deployments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with payment gateway or payment processor platforms.
- Retail and Point of Sale (POS) systems testing experience.
- Convenience retail, payments, or petroleum industry experience.
- Experience with Jira and Zephyr Scale.
- Knowledge of Cucumber testing framework.
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Senior Level Quality Assurance Automation Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level quality assurance automation lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end automation frameworks, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set testing standards, led a team through a major release cycle, and driven measurable reductions in defect rates or release times will set you apart. Strong candidates also show depth in CI/CD integration and a history of mentoring junior engineers.
Which companies hire senior level quality assurance automation leads?
Companies hiring senior level quality assurance automation leads right now include Photon, Ravh-IT, and AMroute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in mid-size to large technology, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software organizations where automation quality directly affects product reliability and release velocity.
Are there remote senior level quality assurance automation lead jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level given the technical and strategic nature of the work. About 33% of senior level quality assurance automation lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer confidence in distributed senior engineering leadership across industries.
What makes a quality assurance automation lead role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than individual contribution. At this stage, you are expected to design the automation strategy, evaluate and select tooling, establish standards the broader team follows, and mentor engineers across the QA function. You are accountable for quality outcomes across entire product lines or release pipelines, not just discrete test suites.
Which industries hire the most senior level quality assurance automation leads?
Senior Level quality assurance automation lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate complex, high-stakes software systems where automated quality assurance at scale is a core business requirement rather than a support function.