Techstra Solutions · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance Lead - Java Applications
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTechstra Solutions is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to join their technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves leading QA efforts for enterprise-grade Java applications, ensuring high-quality delivery of microservice-based solutions while guiding the QA team and developing test strategies.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end QA efforts for Java-based enterprise applications, including microservices and front-end components
Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
Collaborate with developers, architects, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test coverage
Implement test automation frameworks and develop automated test scripts for regression and CI/CD pipelines
Perform code review of test scripts and ensure adherence to testing best practices
Mentor QA team members, provide technical guidance, and support professional development
Track, report, and communicate defects, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders
Ensure testing environments are properly configured and maintained
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Evaluate and adopt new QA tools, methodologies, and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Perform performance, load, and stress testing for critical Java applications
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and production readiness
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a lead QA role
Strong expertise in testing Java applications and microservices
Experience in test automation frameworks (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases for backend validation
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and automated deployments
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and test planning within sprints
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with development, business, and operations teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Preferred
Experience with performance, load, and stress testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed system testing strategies
Experience with quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
Exposure to financial services or banking applications
Certification in QA or Testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA)
Company
Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a consulting firm for digital and talent transformation.
51-200 employees
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