Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer in Litchfield Park, AZ (4 days onsite per week) for a long-term contract (3 Months to start) with rolling extensions. The client is open to out of state candidates who will relocate for day one onsite. Duties Include: * Lead QA Automation Engineer will develop and execute complex software tests such as systems, integration, and regression testing to ensure the quality of software * Using structured QA methodology, creates complex test cases, scripts and plans to support specific software testing objectives * Conducts internal and external specifications reviews for functionality and testability * Demonstrate understanding and application of appropriate formal test design techniques * Defines, tracks and reports on quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status * Performs quality audits across the various Tech functions to ensure quality standards, procedures, and methodologies are being followed * Facilitate problem diagnosis and resolution in technical and functional areas * Encourage change, especially in support of quality engineering best practices * Write high-quality tests that are consistent with our standards, creating new standards as necessary * As a Lead QA Automation Engineer, you will demonstrate correctness with pragmatic automated tests * Develop strong working relationships with others across levels and functions * Serve as a member of an agile engineering team and participate in the team's workflow * Lead and mentor junior and senior engineers