Job Description
LeadStack Inc. is an award winning, one of the nation's fastest growing, certified minority owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.
Job Title : Senior Quality Engineer – Data Level 3
Location : Blue Ash, OH, 45242 — Hybrid (4 days / week in office)
Duration : 12 Months -Contract To Hire
Pay Rate : $50 / hr – $68 / hr (W2)
W2 only
Top Skills Required
- Karate
- Selenium
- API Testing
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and execution of quality engineering practices for multiple large-scale teams. This role will play a key part in modernizing retail technology systems used daily by millions of customers—enhancing customer experiences and improving associate efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a technical leader with deep expertise in automation, API testing, performance testing, and best-in-class QA frameworks, as well as the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality software at scale.
Core Competencies
Testing Expertise & Strategy
Design innovative, preventative quality strategies and shift-left practicesBuild and maintain scalable test automation and quality monitoring frameworksTest Planning & Optimization
Develop end-to-end testing strategies tailored to product risk and release cyclesOptimize resource usage while balancing test coverage and time-to-marketTechnical Skills
API Testing : Deep experience with API functionality and data integrity testingKarate : Advanced proficiency in service and integration testing with KarateTest Data Management : Strong experience in data-driven testing approachesPerformance Testing : Hands-on experience with tools and methodologies for performance validationTest Automation & Frameworks : Skilled in BDD, CI / CD integration, and cross-platform automationService Virtualization & Cloud Testing : Experience working with virtualized services and cloud-native test environmentsAnalytical & Communication Skills
Translate quality metrics into actionable business insightsAssess and mitigate risks through predictive analysisCommunicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersQualifications
6+ years of progressive experience in Quality EngineeringDemonstrated leadership in test strategy across multiple teams or organizationsProficiency with modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, etc.)Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments with integrated test automation in CI / CD pipelinesStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skillsKey Responsibilities
Lead Quality Engineering Strategy
Design and implement best-in-class testing frameworks focused on functional and performance testing for critical enterprise applicationsDrive Test Automation & Modern Practices
Utilize Karate, Selenium, and API testing expertise to build scalable, maintainable automation frameworksCross-Team Collaboration
Act as a quality advocate across engineering teams, aligning strategies and priorities with stakeholdersSystem Modernization
Support the transformation of legacy systems into modern, customer-centric applicationsPerformance & Live Quality
Implement robust performance testing and production quality assurance practicesMentorship & Leadership
Mentor junior QA engineers and foster a culture of quality excellenceknow more about current opportunities at LeadStack , please visit us on
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on (513) 3184502 or send an email on waseem.ahmad@leadstackinc.com