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Motion Recruitment Partners Lead Test Automation Engineer in IRVING, Texas
Lead Test Automation Engineer
IRVING, TX
Hybrid
Contract
$69.5/hr - $76.16/hr
Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Engineer in Irving, TX (Hybrid).
Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline OR equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of professional software testing experience with complex, web-based applications.
Proven experience operating as a senior individual contributor, owning quality outcomes end to end.
Strong hands-on experience with manual testing and advanced test automation.
Demonstrated expertise in: UI test automation, API test automation
Hands on experience with Playwright for UI and/or API automation (preferred) or equivalent modern frameworks with the ability to adopt Playwright quickly.
Experience with Selenium WebDriver.
Strong programming skills in C#
Experience with BDD principles and writing scenarios using Gherkin.
Experience integrating automated functional into CI/CD pipelines.
Deep understanding of: Functional, integration, system testing, End to end testing, non functional testing
Strong experience with Git based version control.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across onshore and offshore teams.
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with performance testing, including: Load, stress, and endurance testing
Performance analysis and tuning collaboration with engineering teams
Experience using JMeter and BlazeMeter for scalable, cloud based performance execution.
Experience with SpecFlow and/or Reqnroll.
Familiarity with Micro Focus ALM Octane for test management.
Experience executing tests at scale using Lambda Test HyperExecute.
Experience testing cloud native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including NLP and data driven systems.
Experience testing AI based chatbots or conversational AI platforms.
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI assisted coding/testing tools.
What You Will Be Doing
Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.
Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
Own and drive the overall test strategy, including functional, integration, API, UI testing, ensuring alignment with business, security, and AI quality goals.
Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable test automation frameworks supporting:
UI test automation
API test automation
Serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for hands on automation and targeted manual testing, particularly for complex or high-risk scenarios.
Integrate automated functional into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Validate AI driven capabilities, including:
Data quality and integrity
Model output behavior and consistency
Optional testing of AI based chatbots and conversational interfaces
Collaborate with developers and product owners early in the lifecycle to ensure testability and well-defined acceptance criteria.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and offshore QA engineers.
Collaborate effectively with offshore teams, ensuring consistent quality standards and execution.
Proactively identify quality and performance risks and drive mitigation prior to production release.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization:
- Software Engineering