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Tesoro Group

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Lead QA Automation Engineer Location: Minneapolis, MN (Downtown) 12 month contract to perm We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to help establish and advance automated testing practices ...

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Zionsville, IN

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Manage and mentor QA Analysts/Automation Engineers on the team * Hands-On QA & Automation Execution ... Lead automated testing for native iOS/Android mobile apps and mobile web using industry-standard ...

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Team Lead, QA Automation

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Manage and mentor QA Analysts/Automation Engineers on the team * Hands-On QA & Automation Execution ... Lead automated testing for native iOS/Android mobile apps and mobile web using industry-standard ...

Techvilla Solutions

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Winona, MO · On-site

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python and modern test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium ...

Staffingine LLC

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New York, NY · On-site

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Digital Links Inc

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Ashburn, VA · On-site

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer Location: Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with experience testing ...

Moon

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Glendale, CA · On-site

$155K - $195K/yr

Qualifications • 6+ years in quality/test engineering at companies that ship continuously. • Has replaced manual QA gates with automation - and can show the before/after. • Writes production ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead qa automation engineer in the United States is $51.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.55 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Lead QA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated testing processes to ensure software quality. They lead a team of QA engineers, develop test strategies, select appropriate automation tools, and create test scripts to identify defects early in the development cycle. Their role also involves collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to establish best practices and maintain high standards of software reliability. Additionally, they may mentor junior team members and help improve overall testing efficiency and coverage.

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To thrive as a Lead QA Automation Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in QA leadership. Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD systems, along with certifications like ISTQB, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and effective communication are vital soft skills for mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. These competencies ensure robust test coverage, efficient automation processes, and high-quality software delivery.

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Lead QA Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in test frameworks, ensuring scalability across diverse projects, and keeping automation suites up-to-date with rapid development changes. Balancing hands-on technical work with mentoring and coordinating a distributed QA team can also be demanding. Effective communication with developers and product managers is essential to align test coverage and prioritize automation efforts based on project goals.
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Lead QA Automation Engineer

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Tesoro Group
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$70 - $80/hr

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Job description

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Downtown)

12 month contract to perm

We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to help establish and advance automated testing practices across modern software applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who can design automation frameworks, set quality standards, mentor team members, and partner closely with engineering and product teams.

The initial focus will be supporting a greenfield application and building the automation approach from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks and test suites
  • Establish QA automation standards, coding practices, reusable patterns, and quality gates
  • Lead automation efforts across UI, API, integration, regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release processes
  • Partner with developers to improve testability, troubleshoot defects, and identify issues earlier in the development lifecycle
  • Lead technical QA discussions and provide guidance on automation strategy and tooling
  • Mentor engineers and QA team members on automation design, code quality, and testing best practices
  • Develop test strategies based on application risk, business requirements, and user needs
  • Support test data, environments, reporting, and release readiness
  • Evaluate new automation tools and technologies that can improve quality and delivery efficiency

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, quality engineering, or test automation
  • 5+ years of hands-on QA automation experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to other engineers or QA professionals
  • Experience designing or building production-grade automation frameworks
  • Strong experience with UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end automated testing
  • Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience establishing automation standards and reusable testing practices
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and defect analysis skills
  • Experience with REST APIs, modern application architectures, and Agile development

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

  • AWS or other cloud-based environments
  • Accessibility, performance, security, or reliability testing
  • Docker or other containerized environments
  • AI-assisted testing tools or testing AI-enabled applications
  • Supporting automation practices across multiple applications or development teams

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