Lead Quality Engineer - Automation (Java)

Job Description

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. Job Description Experience in designing and developing a new test automation framework from scratch using a test automation tool like Playwright/JavaScript/TypeScript or /Selenium/Cucumber/Java or Selenium/C#.net/Spec Flow or similar frameworks. Hands-on experience in software testing and writing test automation code in at least one programming or scripting language (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C# and/or Python) and guide team members on technical front. Hands-on experience in developing and executing test scripts for REST or SOAP based APIs. Experience in intercepting and mocking complex HTTP API calls in UI and API tests. Experience in messaging systems (AMQ, WMQ or Kafka). Experience in writing and guiding teams on complex end-to-end tests automation. Experience on test management and defect tracking tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, etc. Experience in driving defect management strategy (create, set priority/severity, retest, close, traceability, reporting etc.) Experience in driving the team to implement automated test suites for all testing types (unit, component, API, UI, UAT, E2E, etc.) Hands-on experience in writing and executing complex SQL queries and understands concepts like indexing, schemas, views, etc. Experience in training team members to understand version control concepts. Perform lead-level automation code review as a required approver. Experience in guiding the team on version control concepts, tools and hands-on experience on commands and operations (like commit, fetch, push, pull, squash, resolve merge conflicts etc.) Experience in establishing branching strategy and best practices for automation code review process (in coordinate with Engg. lead, DevSecOps) Hands-on experience on at least one of the performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, etc.). Experience in analyzing performance testing requirements and implementation of load, stress, endurance, volume testing etc. Experience in leading the team on CI/CD pipeline implementation for automated tests suites. (in coordination with DevSecOps team) Experience in creating test plan for accessibility and security testing. Hands-on experience on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) Understanding of Gen AI, Gen AI tools (e.g., GitHub CoPilot) and experience in leveraging Gen AI in quality engineering space. Language requirement: English ________________________________________________________________________ The Lead Software Quality Engineer establishes plans and objectives for the Quality Assurance (QA) team, leads and develops staff, and ensures resources are effectively utilized for meeting business goals. He/She drives team results, including quality of work, timeliness, and budgetary goals. This position serves as a technical resource and provides expertise in key UPS business functions and supporting technologies. He/She collaborates with management to plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage QA resources. This position leads the improvement of work procedures and processes. He/She monitors project budget, timelines, and resource allocation (e.g., team members, contractors, vendors, etc.). The Lead Software Quality Engineer interacts with staff, customers, Information Services (I.S.) management, internal and external networks, QA professionals, and vendors to ensure effective integration between different functions, units, and teams. He/She contributes to initial project design phases, provides testing expertise, and develops test plans and strategies for projects. This position leads testing and development staff within the testing organization. Employee Type Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.