QA Automation Lead

CTG is seeking to fill a QA Automation Lead position for our client.

Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: Ongoing Contract

Duties:

• Lead and provide technical direction for QA and test automation initiatives across applications and systems.

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites.

• Define QA strategies, test plans, automation approaches, and quality standards.

• Lead functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing efforts.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve quality issues.

• Review requirements and technical specifications to ensure testability and adequate coverage.

• Identify opportunities to improve test automation, testing processes, and overall QA efficiency.

• Analyze test results, investigate defects, and work with development teams to drive issues through resolution.

• Mentor QA engineers and provide guidance on automation best practices and testing methodologies.

• Monitor testing progress, risks, defects, and quality metrics and communicate status to project stakeholders.

• Help establish and maintain CI/CD-integrated automated testing processes.

Skills:

• Strong QA leadership and test automation experience.

• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and tools.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and defect management.

• Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts using modern programming or scripting languages.

• Experience with API, UI, integration, regression, and end-to-end test automation.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into development workflows.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to lead testing initiatives while remaining hands-on with automation activities.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/software testing, with significant experience in a QA leadership or lead role.

• Proven experience designing and implementing QA automation solutions.

• Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting/programming.

• Experience leading QA teams, automation initiatives, or large-scale testing efforts.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Experience with defect tracking, test management, and quality reporting tools.

• Experience working closely with software development and technical teams throughout the SDLC.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.