QA Testing Automation Lead

QA Testing Automation Lead - Contract - New York, NY - $46.58 - $46.58/hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. Our client is seeking an QA Testing Automation Lead in New York, NY. Responsibilities • The Testing Automation Lead at D1 level is responsible for defining and driving the automation strategy across complex insurance transformation programs • The role requires deep expertise in automation engineering leadership in guiding distributed teams and strong understanding of insurance platforms products and processes • The Lead ensures delivery excellence by implementing scalable automation solutions improving quality outcomes and accelerating time to market across engagements • Define automation roadmap and strategy aligned to program objectives within the insurance portfolio • Design develop and implement enterprise grade automation frameworks for web mobile API and integration testing • Lead automation teams provide technical guidance conduct code reviews and ensure engineering best practices • Oversee automation planning estimation prioritization and reporting across Agile delivery cycles • Ensure strong collaboration with developer's solution architects business analysts and manual QA teams • Establish automation standards templates reusable libraries version control practices and continuous improvement models • Integrate automation suites into CICD pipelines and ensure continuous validation practices • Drive optimization of test coverage maintainability and reusability across multiple insurance applications • Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear communication on automation progress risks and dependencies • Mentor automation engineers and groom next level automation leads • Ten or more years of experience in Quality Engineering with at least four years in automation leadership roles Skills & Requirements • Expertise in Selenium Java or Python TestNG or JUnit and designing custom frameworks • Strong hands-on knowledge of API test automation Rest Assured or similar tools • Working experience with CICD tools such as Jenkins Azure DevOps Git and pipeline configuration • Ability to architect frameworks using Page Object Model data driven hybrid and service level automation patterns • Good understanding of insurance domain processes including policy claims billing and underwriting systems • Proven experience leading geographically distributed automation teams • Strong knowledge of SDLC STLC Agile DevOps and modern delivery practices • Mobile automation experience with Appium • Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Spec Flow • Exposure to cloud technologies containerization and microservices architecture • Understanding of performance engineering concepts and collaboration with performance teams • Behavioural Competencies • Strong leadership and decision-making skills • Excellent communication stakeholder management and conflict resolution ability • Ability to think strategically while managing hands on technical responsibilities • High ownership accountability and commitment to quality excellence • Bachelor's degree in engineering computer science or related field • Experience working with large Financial Services Insurance clients and multi-vendor environments is preferred. Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. 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Created: 2026-03-10