Quality Engineering (QE) Lead DSP Platform

Client:

Photon Position:

Quality Engineering (QE)

Lead DSP Platform Channel Testing Location:

Tempe AZ (Onsite)

Duration:

Contract & Full time Role Summary The QE Lead will own and drive end-to-end quality engineering for regression testing across customer-facing channels including Mobile, Web, and POS as part of the new DSP platform integration initiative. This role extends beyond existing API/headless testing into full-channel validation using modern automation frameworks and cloud-based device/browser platforms. The ideal candidate will lead automation strategy, integrate and extend existing Mobile/Web test suites, and establish scalable regression pipelines that ensure high-quality releases across all DSP-integrated channels. Key Responsibilities QE Strategy & Leadership Define and drive the QE strategy for DSP-integrated channel testing across: Mobile applications Web applications POS systems Lead the transition from API/headless-only testing into full-stack channel validation. Establish scalable regression testing practices aligned with CI/CD pipelines. Own release quality gates and regression sign-off processes. Mentor and guide QE engineers on automation best practices and framework design. Collaborate with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Platform teams to align testing with release timelines and business priorities. Test Automation Ownership Design and maintain automation frameworks using: Playwright BrowserStack JMeter API automation tools/frameworks Integrate channel automation suites with existing DSP platform workflows. Extend and enhance existing Mobile/Web automation suites to support DSP use cases. Ensure cross-browser, cross-device, and POS compatibility coverage. Build reusable automation components and scalable test architecture. Regression & Integration Testing Own regression testing strategy for all customer channels. Validate end-to-end integrations between DSP services and client channels. Develop risk-based regression suites for frequent deployments. Ensure stable automated regression execution in CI/CD environments. Monitor test execution trends, flaky tests, and quality metrics. Quality Governance & Reporting Define QE KPIs and reporting dashboards. Provide release readiness assessments and defect trend analysis. Drive root-cause analysis for production defects and test failures. Advocate shift-left quality practices across teams. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong expertise in: Playwright or similar UI automation frameworks BrowserStack or cloud device/browser testing platforms API automation testing JMeter/performance and headless testing Experience testing: Mobile applications Web applications POS systems or transaction-based systems Strong understanding of: CI/CD pipelines Test orchestration Regression strategy Automation framework architecture Experience with: JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Java REST APIs Git-based workflows Test reporting tools Leadership Experience 8 10+ years in QA/QE with at least 2 3 years in a lead role. Experience managing or mentoring QE engineers. Ability to coordinate testing across multiple teams and platforms. Strong stakeholder communication and delivery ownership. Nice to Have Experience with retail, payments, or POS ecosystems.

Exposure to mobile automation frameworks:

Appium Detox Espresso/XCUITest Experience with observability and quality analytics tools. Knowledge of performance and reliability engineering practices.