Lead Engineer- Qa

Our storyAt Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight Our Values Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight Learn more at Key Responsibilities Design write and execute test cases and test scenarios based on user stories requirements and acceptance criteria Perform manual testing of web applications APIs and back-end systems ensuring full coverage Collaborate with automation engineers and contribute to automation test case design and execution if skilled Log track and verify bugs through defect tracking tools e g JIRA Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups sprint planning retrospectives and demos Validate fixes and conduct regression testing to ensure stability across releases Communicate test results issues and risks to the QA Manager and cross-functional teams Ensure test documentation is up to date and maintained in tools such as TestRail Zephyr or Xray Work closely with the QA Manager to continuously improve QA processes tools and standards Support performance testing and test data management activities when required Required Skills and Qualifications 6 years of experience in software quality assurance Strong understanding of QA methodologies testing types and Agile principles Proficiency in manual testing with working knowledge of automation testing tools such as Selenium or Fictionize Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or SOAPUI Experience in defect tracking and test management tools e g JIRA Confluence TestRail Basic understanding of CI CD environments and source control e g Jenkins Git Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video Flexible WorkingSo that you can be your best at work and home we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position SSN SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and or drug test You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying Employing Country must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight Note this job description does not restrict management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization DISCLAIMER Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units