Remote Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Publicis Montral is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. They are seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst to develop and execute software tests, enhance automation frameworks, and lead a QA team to ensure application reliability and quality.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causesDevelop and execute automated test cases to validate application functionalityDesign and develop custom tools to complement QA efforts, including utilities that streamline testing processes, enhance defect detection, and improve reporting accuracyMaintain and troubleshoot in-house automation frameworks to ensure their reliability and seamless integrationMonitor overall system health daily by implementing and maintaining automated monitoring solutions, while also performing functional testing to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring application stability and performanceEnhance and extend existing automation frameworks to improve test coverage, adaptability, and maintainabilityLead and mentor both Manual and Automation QA team members by providing guidance, reviewing their work, and ensuring adherence to best practices in quality assurancePerform root-cause analysis of failed automated test cases and system issues, ensuring efficient resolution and continuous improvementCollaborate with development and product teams during Agile sprints to define test strategies and ensure deliverables meet quality standardsResearch and implement the latest QA tools, techniques, and trends to improve automation efficiency and align with industry standardsParticipate in daily stand-ups and sprint retrospectives, providing updates on QA progress, blockers, and suggestions for improvementsSkillsEmployer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and three years of experience in the job offered or three years of experience in any occupation in which the required experience was gainedThree years of experience in developing and executing automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java to validate the functionality and reliability of web applicationsThree years of experience in designing scalable test automation frameworks with TestNG, Maven to manage test execution and dependency configurationsThree years of experience in implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices using Cucumber to create clear, business-readable scenariosThree years of experience in performing API testing and automation using REST-Assured, HttpClient and Postman to validate RESTful servicesThree years of experience in executing performance and load testing using SoapUI and JMeter to measure application behavior under varying user loadsThree years of experience in managing version control using GIT by maintaining branch structures, resolving merge conflicts, and collaborating effectively with distributed teamsThree years of experience in designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, including smoke testing, regression testing, integration testing, functional testing, and end-to-end system testing, to ensure application reliability and qualityExperience in Test Reporting, Test data setup, Test Result Analysis to identify potential issues; actively participate in defect triage meetings to prioritize and resolve defects to meet project requirements and deliverablesExperience in identifying potential issues using Test Reporting, Test data setup, and Test Result Analysis and participate in defect triage meetings to prioritize and resolve defectsBenefitsFlexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidaysPaid sick timeParental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistanceComprehensive health coverage401(k)Tuition assistanceCommuter benefitsProfessional developmentEmployee recognitionCharitable donation matchingHealth coaching and counselingTemporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been metTemporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been metFor regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time offCompany OverviewPublicis Montral provides digital strategies, brand marketing, graphic design, creative content, and consulting services. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Montral, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.publicismontreal.ca. Apply To this Job .