Test Engineer III

Must List on CV the years of experience and last use of the below if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information

Proven experience with:
Cloud Platforms: Azure, Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD Pipelines
Test Management/Reporting: qTest
Testing Tool: Tricentis TOSCA

Job Title: Test Automation Lead

Primary location of assignment: Richmond, VA

Max Supplier Bill Rate: ***

How many contractors are you needing? 1

What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local Candidates preferred

Are any certification required: TOSCA certifications (e.g., Automation Specialist, Test Architect). (preferred not required)

Top Required Skills
5+ years of experience in software testing focused on test automation using Tricentis TOSCA.
Hands-on experience with qTest for test management and reporting.
Deep expertise in Tricentis TOSCA including model-based test automation, test case design, and execution.
Strong understanding of Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for CI/CD integration and pipeline automation.
Proficiency in Jira for agile project tracking and defect management.
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and SDLC.
Ability to lead and influence teams in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with designing a test plan that maintains adequate functional coverage of a product/application.
Familiarity with performance and security testing tools.
Experience with medium/large web applications, mobile applications, APIs, SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms.

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent problem-solving skills

High Level Project Overview:
We are looking for a strategic and highly skilled Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated tests using Tricentis TOSCA, qTest, Azure DevOps, and Jira. This role is pivotal to driving quality engineering transformation and enabling
teams to deliver high-quality software at scale throughout the CustomerCore project.

Key Responsibilities:
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless execution and reporting.
Leverage qTest for test management, traceability, and reporting, ensuring alignment with business and compliance needs.
Familiarity with Web UI, SAP GUI, Mobile App, and API testing using TOSCA.
Integrate test automation with Jira to manage test-related tasks, defects, and user stories, ensuring transparency and traceability.
Develop and maintain reusable test components, modules, and test cases in TOSCA.
Translate business requirements and technical specifications into automated test scenarios.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test automation and SAP test environments.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in test automation and quality engineering.

Required Years of Experience:
5+ years of experience in software testing focused on test automation using Tricentis TOSCA.

Education:
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)

Are there any specific companies/industries youd like to see in the candidates experience?
Preference for candidates in with experience with the utility industry or other regulated industry

Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level):
Teams Camera On