Talantix.io
Aegon•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Lead Quality Software Engineer - Remote Position

$110K–$140K/year
RemoteHybridTesting & Automation
.NET•C•Java•Spring Framework•Selenium•Cypress•Playwright•Postman•Rest Assured•JMeter•Git•Jenkins•Azure DevOps•Docker•Kubernetes•AWS•Azure•Angular•React•Vue.js

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Quality Software Engineer to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Lead Quality Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining, implementing, and continuously improving software quality practices across Transamerica’s technology ecosystem. This position emphasizes test automation, CI/CD integration, AI-enabled quality engineering, and enterprise-scale testing for cloud-native, distributed systems.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade testing frameworks with an automation-first, shift-left focus.
  • Define and document best practices for automated testing, API testing, performance, security, and test data management.
  • Perform hands-on quality engineering, including test strategy development, automated test creation, exploratory testing, and defect analysis.
  • Validate distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to ensure testability and maintainability.
  • Lead the design and evolution of test automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Embed automated quality gates into build and deployment workflows.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure reliable, scalable test execution in cloud and containerized environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience with modern distributed applications, microservices, and database systems.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering with a strong emphasis on automation.
  • Strong proficiency in .NET/C# and/or Java/Spring Framework.
  • Advanced understanding of object-oriented and functional programming, service-oriented and microservices architecture.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a technical field.
  • Knowledge of the financial services industry.
  • Cloud certifications such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance.
  • Flexible remote work options with a hybrid model requiring three days in the office.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plans.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Lead Quality Software Engineer role at Aegon offers a unique opportunity to lead quality practices in a hybrid work environment, focusing on automation and cloud technologies.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in automation testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, with a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless integration and deployment of quality assurance processes.

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Adaptable and self-motivated, thriving in a remote work environment while managing time effectively to meet project deadlines and collaborate across different time zones.

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Deep experience in software quality practices, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement and the ability to leverage AI technologies for enhancing testing strategies in cloud-native applications.

Learning Resources

→Automated Testing with Selenium and Javacourse
→Postman API Testing Guideguide
→Introduction to .NET Testing Frameworksarticle

Career Path

Lead Quality Software Engineer(Now)→Quality Engineering Manager(1-2 years)→Director of Quality Assurance(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$100B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption in Testing
45%
Investment in Automated Testing Tools
+30%
Labour Demand for Quality Engineers
+20%
Avg Salary for Senior QA Engineer
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
.NETCJava
Growing in Demand
Cloud Testing (AWS/Azure)DevOps Practices (CI/CD)Test Automation with AI
Declining
Manual TestingQTP/UFT (QuickTest Professional)

Domain Trends

Shift Towards Continuous Testing
By 2025, 70% of organizations will adopt continuous testing practices, driven by the need for faster release cycles.
Rise in AI-Driven Testing Tools
The market for AI-driven testing tools is expected to grow by 40% by 2025, with companies increasingly investing in machine learning to enhance testing efficiency.
Integration of DevOps and QA
Over 60% of organizations are integrating QA into their DevOps pipelines, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between development and testing teams.

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