Architect - Quality Engineering-Consult

Job Description – Principal / Staff QE Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Principal/Staff Quality Engineering (QE) Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development in test automation. The ideal candidate is an expert in automation frameworks, Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cypress/Playwright, and API testing, with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation using AI in test automation. This is a hands-on role requiring technical depth, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and scale automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Apply AI/ML for test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive testing.
• Lead automation strategy, ensure CI/CD integration, and optimize pipelines.
• Collaborate with dev, product, and DevOps teams for quality delivery at scale.
• Mentor QE engineers, promote best practices, and foster a quality-first culture.
• Drive test strategy for vendor integrations and complex systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years in software development in test automation.
• Strong Java coding skills; expertise in Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
• Experience with Cypress/Playwright for modern UI automation.
• Proficient in API testing and SQL (complex queries, stored procedures).
• Experience with Git/SVN, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source tools.
• Proven track record in framework development and test strategy.
• Ability to deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Leadership Qualities

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic vision.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.

Altimetrik is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.