This client is hiring a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer in Boston, MA (4 days onsite) to join a global investment management firm building software that powers critical financial systems. This is a long-term contract with strong visibility across enterprise applications and global stakeholders.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive testing strategy while leading offshore QA teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be hands-on with Java-based automation, BDD/Gherkin, and AI-driven testing tools to improve quality and efficiency across key platforms.
What they’re looking for:
- Strong experience in QA and software testing
- Expertise with Java-based testing frameworks
- Hands-on experience with BDD and Gherkin
- Experience leading offshore teams across time zones
- Experience using AI tools in testing/automation workflows
- Strong monitoring and security awareness
Nice to have:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience mentoring junior QA engineers
- Background in investment or trading systems
What you’ll be doing:
- 50% Automated testing (Java BDD frameworks + AI tools)
- 25% CI/CD and integration support
- 15% Test strategy and leadership
- 10% Manual testing and validation
Day-to-day:
- 60% hands-on
- 20% management responsibilities
- 20% team collaboration
