Is the QA Automation Lead role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Multiple, UT location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The advertised range for this QA Automation Lead role is $50–$53 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

What technical skills does the QA Automation Lead role require?

The client is targeting depth in QA. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

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QA Automation Lead

Contract role in UT. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Multiple, UT · Onsite
Compensation: $50–$53/hr

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About the role

Title: QA Automation Lead

Working modal: Hybrid (3 days/week in client office)
Location: Draper, Utah

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work on a scale across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (17000 plus experts across 39 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java/C# with Selenium and modern testing libraries.
Build and enhance robust automation frameworks (POM or equivalent) for web and API testing.
Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured (Java) or RestSharp (C#) for backend services and integrations.
Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, and ensure high test reliability and coverage.
Contribute to test strategy, including regression, smoke, and end-to-end test planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts) to ensure quality across the SDLC.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA team members, driving best practices in automation.
Participate in code reviews, framework design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Explore and leverage modern tools such as Playwright (good to have) for enhanced test coverage and faster execution.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and minimum 4 years of team leadership experience.

Required Skills

Strong programming skills in Java and/or C# with solid understanding of OOP concepts.
Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
Solid experience in API Automation using REST Assured or RestSharp.
Experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., POM, hybrid frameworks).
Familiarity with modern automation tools like Playwright (nice to have).
Strong understanding of test design techniques and automation best practices.
Experience with version control tools like Git.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and QA processes.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to take ownership and drive automation initiatives independently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

About operations at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Questions candidates ask about this role.

Is the QA Automation Lead role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Multiple, UT location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation range for this role?: The advertised range for this QA Automation Lead role is $50–$53 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
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