Job Description
Job Title: QA Lead
Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Interview Mode: in-person interviews required
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 18+ months
Pay Range: $35.71/hr. To $40.00/hr. On W2 | $46.43/hr. to $52.00/hr. on C2C
Domain: Financial Services | Banking & Wealth Management
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
• 8 to 10+ years of hands-on QA Testing experience with proven leadership capabilities (managing 4+ QA professionals)
• Strong Java SDET expertise (Advanced programming skills in Core Java, Java 8 and above)
• Robust UI & Mobile Automation experience utilizing Selenium and Appium frameworks
• Proficient in API Testing and automation using tools like Rest-Assured or HTTP Client
• Practical automation framework development and customization experience using Gherkins-Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, and Gradle
• Strong SQL scripting capabilities across various relational databases
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodology and DevOps, including integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins
Secondary (Good to Have):
• Experience with project estimation using TCP Estimation Methodology
• Deep understanding of Test Management tools, specifically JIRA, for tracking requirements and defect execution
• Experience performing Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an elite QA Lead for a high-impact, hybrid engagement based out of Alpharetta, GA. This critical role demands a seasoned Java SDET professional with over 8 years of hands-on experience and a natural capability to lead a dedicated team of 4 QA engineers. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between development and testing, driving automated testing strategies for business-critical applications, optimizing mobile and API validation frameworks, and partnering with global stakeholders within an agile financial services domain.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of 4 QA professionals while driving the end-to-end testing lifecycle for business-critical applications.
• Design, develop, and customize robust automated test frameworks from scratch utilizing Java, Selenium, Appium, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, Gradle, and Jenkins.
• Formulate comprehensive test plans, prioritize deliverables, and deliver precise project estimations using TCP Estimation Methodologies.
• Manage end-to-end requirements traceability, review test coverage, and perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects within JIRA.
• Oversee mobile automation execution, perform complex failure analysis, and continuously identify manual test cases feasible for automation conversion.
• Champion Agile processes by actively participating in daily Scrum calls, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Track quality metrics, publish daily status reports to project stakeholders, and confidently provide critical Go/No-Go decisions for production releases.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.