Quality Assurance Test Lead with Java 8 + Selenium or Playwrigh

Job Title: Quality Assurance Test Lead with Java 8 + Selenium or Playwrigh
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Domain: Quality Assurance & Software Engineering
Pay Rate: $42.00/hr W2 | $51.00/hr C2C
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
• Java Programming (Java 8+) | UI & Mobile Automation (Selenium, Playwright)
• API Testing Automation (Rest-Assured / HTTPClient) | BDD Frameworks (Gherkin-Cucumber)
• GenAI Testing Tools (GitHub Copilot, Anthropic Claude) | SQL Database Querying
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration | Agile & DevOps Methodologies
Secondary (Good to Have):
• STLC Process Optimization via GenAI
• Global Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Self-motivated Problem Solving & Fast Learning Capability
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Quality Assurance Department is seeking a hands-on Test Lead to oversee end-to-end software testing initiatives. Reporting to QA leadership, this role drives test automation excellence across UI, Mobile, and API layers using Java and modern BDD frameworks. The position directly solves complex testing bottlenecks by integrating GenAI tools into the STLC and embedding automated suites into DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts for UI, Mobile, and API layers using Core Java, Selenium/Playwright, and Rest-Assured.
• Build and optimize modern BDD automation frameworks utilizing Gherkin-Cucumber while executing strong SQL queries for data-layer validation.
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize the STLC by leveraging GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) for test generation and workflow acceleration.
• Integrate automated test suites directly into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines within an Agile/DevOps ecosystem.
• Lead test execution, defect triaging, and quality reporting while maintaining clear communication across global engineering and product teams.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

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