Quality Assurance (Lead) Java Applications

Role Overview

The Quality Assurance Lead role involves leading QA efforts for enterprise-grade Java applications, ensuring high-quality delivery of microservice-based solutions. You will guide the QA team, develop test strategies, and work closely with development teams to ensure robust, reliable, and scalable applications. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA efforts for Java-based enterprise applications, including microservices and front-end components.
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test coverage.
• Implement test automation frameworks and develop automated test scripts for regression and CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform code review of test scripts and ensure adherence to testing best practices.
• Mentor QA team members, provide technical guidance, and support professional development.
• Track, report, and communicate defects, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure testing environments are properly configured and maintained.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Evaluate and adopt new QA tools, methodologies, and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform performance, load, and stress testing for critical Java applications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and production readiness.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a lead QA role.
• Strong expertise in testing Java applications and microservices.
• Experience in test automation frameworks (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases for backend validation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and automated deployments.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and test planning within sprints.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with development, business, and operations teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor QA teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance quality, technical debt, and delivery timelines.
• Proven track record of leading QA for complex enterprise applications.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset.
• Adaptable and quick learner.
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.
• Customer-focused approach to software quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with document imaging platforms such as:
• FileNet (IBM Content Manager)
• OnBase (Hyland)
• Documentum
• OpenText
• Kofax
• ABBYY FlexiCapture
• Knowledge of OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) technologies
• Understanding of image compression and optimization techniques
• Experience testing check imaging or remittance processing applications
• Familiarity with banking operations (loans, deposits, account opening, KYC documentation)
• Knowledge of document retention policies and compliance requirements
• Experience with performance testing for high-volume document processing
• Background in accessibility testing (Section 508, WCAG) for document viewers
• ISTQB or similar QA certification
• Exposure to test automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit) - though role is manual testing focused
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information:

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