Qa Lead - Automation

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with proficiency in JMeter and TOSCA to lead our quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, automation testing, and team management. You will be responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive test plans, leading a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance robust test automation frameworks.
• Utilize a variety of testing tools and technologies including Cypress, REST Assured, SOAPUI, TOSCA, POSTMAN, Appium, and Selenium.
• Ensure code quality and consistency in code repositories on GitLab / GitHub.
• Execute Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) utilizing Cucumber.
• Apply unit test frameworks such as TestNG, Junit, Mocha JS/Chai.
• Implement CI/CD & DevOps tools including Jenkins, Gitlab, GitHub, and Azure.
• Leverage test management tools like JIRA, Xray, and Confluence.
• Utilize build tools such as NPM, Maven, and Gradle.
• Monitor applications using AppDynamics, New Relic.
• Use Docker for environment setup and management to ensure consistent testing conditions.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipeline, execute tests in a virtual environment, and configure test result notifications.
• Participate in user story grooming sessions, providing a tester's perspective to improve user stories by identifying missing details or non-functional requirements.
• Schedule appropriate testing tasks during release and iteration planning.
• Develop new testing Proof of Concepts (POCs) to discover new tools and solutions for existing testing roadblocks.
• Document and maintain test cases, results, best practices, and lessons learned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-Year Degree degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software testing and test automation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in using Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, Xray, Grafana, Docker, GitLab, GitHub.
• Prior experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent team collaboration and management skills.
• Robust problem-solving capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with mobile test automation tools, notably Appium.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Good to have: Performance testing knowledge, TOSCA knowledge, and Eggplant automation.

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.