Kforce has a client that is seeking an Automation Quality Assurance Lead in Phoenix, AZ. Essential Functions: * Automation Quality Assurance Lead works with engineers to drive improvements in code quality via manual and automated testing * Involved in the review of the user story backlog and requirements specifications for completeness and weaknesses in function, performance, reliability, scalability, testability, usability, and security and compliance testing, and provides recommendations * Plans and defines testing approach, providing advice on prioritization of testing activity in support of identified risks in project schedules or test scenarios * Develops test plans, testing resource requirements, and overall scheduling of testing activity * Develops manual and automated test cases and configurations needed to meet testing of business requirements * Executes test cases/scripts to ensure delivery of quality software applications, including Systems Integration, Regression, and Performance Testing * Generates test data to support the requirements and test case for various test phases * Builds and maintains Testing Automation process and execution * As a Automation QA Lead, you will be responsible for managing the definition, implementation, and integration of quality principles into the design and development of software and IT processes for the team * Monitors and tracks resolution of defects * Designs, monitors, and analyzes quality assurance metrics such as defect, defect counts, test results, and test status * Identifies opportunities to adopt innovative testing technologies and techniques * Looks beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities