QA Lead Engineer

Location: Boston

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Test Automation Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in software test automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automated UI test frameworks and test suites for web applications. This role requires hands-on expertise in using Selenium and / or Playwright using Java, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently while guiding other team members.

The successful candidate will be passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, develop, and maintain robust UI automated test frameworks and test suites for web
• Create and execute automated UI test scripts using Java, Selenium and / or Playwright.
• Develop and maintain API automation tests using Rest Assured.
• Contribute to automation framework enhancements, coding standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and independently create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable execution through Jenkins or similar orchestration tools.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Utilize AI-powered IDE plugins and productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI Assistant, or similar) to accelerate test development and improve code quality.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.
• Track and manage defects, test execution, and quality metrics using Jira.
• Mentor and guide junior automation engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, automation coverage, and overall quality engineering practices.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance test automation.
• Hands-on experience in automation development using:
  • Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • TestNG
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining UI automation test suites.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with Jira for defect management, test execution tracking, and sprint activities.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and IDE plugins to improve development productivity.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with API test automation using Rest Assured.
• Experience with Python for test automation, utilities, or data validation.
• Experience testing microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Git and source control best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with database validation and SQL queries.
• Exposure to performance, security, or accessibility testing.

Key Competencies

• Independent thinker with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Mentoring and coaching capabilities for junior team members.
• Continuous learning mindset with a passion for automation and emerging technologies.
• Focus on delivering high-quality software and measurable business value.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate consistently delivers reliable automated test solutions, proactively identifies quality risks, mentors junior engineers, embraces AI-assisted engineering practices, and contributes to building a scalable and efficient quality engineering culture.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $126,000.00 This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus. 

At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we’re including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we’ll pay depending on the candidate’s experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k) 

• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually 

• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches

• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves

• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account

• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)

• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency – if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we’ll be happy to discuss them

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance. 

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.