Greetings from
Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!
This is
Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for
Lead QA Automation Tester position with our client.
Title : Lead QA Automation Tester
Location : Albany, New York
Duration : 12+ Months
Client : NY State - Information Technology Services (ITS)
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 11900
Respond by: 04/09/26 5:00 PM
Greetings from
Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!
SLIGO is a Software Development & IT Consulting company. We have around 100+ IT associates working with our esteemed clients across several domains such as IT, Banking, Healthcare, and Government.
We have an urgent requirement for Lead QA Automation Tester position with our client.
Role: Lead QA Automation Tester
Location: Albany, New York
Duration: 12+ Months
Duties - ALM Administration:
- Manage ALM setup, configuration, and user administration.
- Maintain user access permissions in ALM.
- Ensure seamless integration of ALM with automation and performance testing tools.
- Manual Testing Execution & Oversight
- Design, develop, and maintain robust test cases based off functional requirements documentation.
- Import test cases into ALM and oversee test execution activities.
- Work closely with BA team(s) and Dev team(s) to clarify issues arising during test execution.
- Generate and analyze test execution reports and defect tracking metrics.
- Coordinate resolution of defects & re-validation of fixes.
- UFT Script and Framework Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain UFT automation frameworks (e.g., data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid).
- Develop robust UFT test scripts for functional and regression testing.
- Implement best practices for automation script maintenance and execution.
- Ensure automation scripts are integrated with ALM for execution and reporting.
- LoadRunner Performance Testing:
- Plan and execute performance testing strategies using LoadRunner.
- Develop and maintain LoadRunner scripts for various protocols (HTTP, Web Services, API, etc.).
- Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to optimise performance.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor QA team members, providing guidance on automation and performance testing best practices.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to define test requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
- Define and implement QA processes, strategies, and standards across projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation coverage.
Mandatory Requirements
Requirements
- This is an 100% Onsite
- Bachelor's Degree in math, science, computer science, psychology, or related. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.
- 15+ years of experience in QA automation and performance testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with ALM administration (user management, test execution, reporting).
- Expertise in UFT (Unified Functional Testing) for automation scripting and framework development.
- Proficiency in LoadRunner for performance testing, including script creation and result analysis.
- Experience with API testing, database validations, and integration testing.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
- Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Credentials/Certifications
- Exposure to scripting languages like VBScript, JavaScript, or Python.
- ISTQB or other QA certifications are a plus.
Thank you,
Katta Dasharatham
Recruiting Team Lead
Sligo Software Solutions Inc.
dasharatham.katta@sligosoft.com
www.sligosoft.com
Direct: (518) 818-6239
Office: (518) 444 0459 x 116
Fax : (518) 444 0457
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasharatham/
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