Lead / Manager QA EngineerThis client is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer / QA Manager based in the Greater Boston area with a requirement of 4 days onsite. You will be joining a global investment management firm focused on delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that support critical financial systems and enterprise applications. This is a long-term contract opportunity with strong potential for extension.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you will drive QA strategy, build and optimize automation frameworks, and lead distributed/offshore QA teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical depth and leadership, with a passion for automation-first testing, CI/CD integration, and shift-left quality practices.Required Skills & Experience10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software TestingStrong hands-on experience building and scaling automation frameworks (selenium, Cypress, or similar)Proficiency in Java for test automation developmentExperience with BDD frameworks and GherkinProven experience leading onshore/offshore QA teams across multiple time zonesHands-on experience integrating QA into CI/Cd pipelinesExperience leveraging AI tools for test generation, automation, or defect analysisStrong understanding of test data management, defect governance, and quality metricsExperience with security performance, and scalability testingDesired Skills & ExperienceStrong leadership, mentoring, and team building experienceBackground in investment management, trading systems, or financial servicesExperience with API testing and database validationExperience reducing flaky test and improve pipeline reliabilityWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown50% Automated Testing25% CI/CD and pipeline optimization15% QA Strategy, Leadership and Metrics Reporting10% Manual and exploratory testingDaily Responsibilities60% Hands On20% Management Duties20% Team CollaborationYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Specialization: QA/SDET