Quality Assurance Lead - Gherkin/Cucumber/Karate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks and test strategies.
• Collaborate with developers to understand application architecture and integrate effective testing solutions.
• Promote behavior-driven development (BDD) through tools like Gherkin and Cucumber.
• Mentor and guide other quality engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Drive quality efforts throughout the SDLC in an Agile, ticket-based environment.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve test processes, speed up feedback loops, and ensure efficient defect tracking and resolution.
• Bring strategic direction to testing and act as the subject matter expert for both the quality discipline and a line of business domain(s).
• Lead the review of testing artifacts throughout the product life-cycle to ensure appropriate sign off and prioritization of testing work.
• Coordinate test strategy, scripting, and defect resolution.
• Ensure early engagement with internal partners and proactive planning to focus on quality early in the product lifecycle.
• Take accountability for quality standards in the development, implementation, and upkeep of test scripts and automation opportunities.
• Develop meaningful management metrics to gauge project health and identify trends for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of developer workflows and Agile, test-driven development practices.
• Experience in automation testing with tools such as Karate, Gherkin, and Cucumber.
• Experience leading testing strategies and designing automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to mentor and guide QA engineers and promote quality-first practices.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience, typically requiring a university/college degree.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle, software quality assurance, and testing processes.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process management skills.
• Experience with defect tracking, test scripting, and automation opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Nice to Have

• Controls Testing
• Corporate Governance
• Quality Support
• Usability Testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/prescription drug coverage with Health Savings Account feature.
• Dental and vision options.
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability protection.
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
• Dependent care reimbursement account.
• Back-up child/elder care.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
• Educational assistance, including fully paid programs.
• Wellness programs with financial incentives.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation days, and parental leave.