Hands-on Manager Quality Assurance Engineer / Java
Boston, ,
Information Technology
Contract,
$60 - $70
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Boston, ,
$60 - $70
Contract,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Information Technology
Job details
This client is hiring a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer in Boston, MA (4 days onsite) to join a global investment management firm building software that powers critical financial systems. This is a long-term contract with strong visibility across enterprise applications and global stakeholders.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive testing strategy while leading offshore QA teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be hands-on with Java-based automation, BDD/Gherkin, and AI-driven testing tools to improve quality and efficiency across key platforms.
What they’re looking for:
• Strong experience in QA and software testing
• Expertise with Java-based testing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with BDD and Gherkin
• Experience leading offshore teams across time zones
• Experience using AI tools in testing/automation workflows
• Strong monitoring and security awareness
Nice to have:
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers
• Background in investment or trading systems
What you’ll be doing:
• 50% Automated testing (Java BDD frameworks + AI tools)
• 25% CI/CD and integration support
• 15% Test strategy and leadership
• 10% Manual testing and validation
Day-to-day:
• 60% hands-on
• 20% management responsibilities
• 20% team collaboration
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