> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/805050-lead-qa-automation-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/805050-lead-qa-automation-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** SolutionIT, Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Mining, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Team Foundation Server, Windows PowerShell, Regression Testing, Selenium, SQL Databases, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Information Technology, Playwright, Api Management - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us6384ab157fb9d62baa83e7be1faead9e ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area. * At least 8 years of professional experience on a variety of projects in Test Strategy, Test Design, Test Execution analysis & reporting. * Strong hands-on experience in Planning and Manual test execution. * Strong hands-on experience in Regression Test Strategies, Regression suite maintenance, and execution. * Hands-on experience with Automated Testing tools such as Selenium, Test Complete, UFT, etc. * Strong hands-on experience using SQL queries for results validation and data mining. Experience in API testing as part of backend validation * Hands-on experience with Jira, ALM, TFS/ADO or similar systems of record. Deep understanding of Development and Test cycles, including respective best practices. * Strong hands-on experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong ability to troubleshoot issues, identifying root causes and support development team in development of resolutions. * Experience in Mobile Testing is a strong plus. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following languages (Python, JS, PowerShell, etc.). * Verifiable experience developing and maintaining a C# Test automation framework. * Verifiable experience developing and maintaining a Selenium test framework that integrates with C#. * Experience using AI for QA & testing use cases such as but not limited to - writing test cases, test data, debugging/troubleshooting, automation, etc. Advanced experience below a strong plus: * Experience using Microsoft Playwright library and framework. * Proficiency in Prompt Engineering and working with LLMs. * Framework architecture, test migration from one framework to another. * Integration of MCP and agentic testing using Microsoft Playwright. ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [AI as a Test Designer: Transforming Experience into Automated Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1984-ai-as-a-test-designer-transforming-experience-into-automated-testing) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? How AI Agents Are Transforming QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100243-are-classical-automation-frameworks-dead-how-ai-agents-are-transforming-qa) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-for-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools)