Overview
Lead Cloud Platform & Quality Automation Jobs in Plano, TX at Hire Force Global
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Platform Engineering Leadership
Design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud native.
Drive the adoption of “paved path” technologies to standardize development pipelines across teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QE, Solution Architecture, Agile Coach) to ensure end-to-end platform alignment.
Quality Engineering Enablement
Build foundational tooling for quality initiatives, including source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Leverage AI-powered tools like Windsurf IDE and Cursor IDE to accelerate code quality analysis and debugging workflows.
Implement test management solutions (e.g., Jira/X-Ray) to centralize test case creation, execution, and reporting.
Team Building & Mentorship
Recruit, train, and manage a platform engineering team in India to expand global capabilities.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers on DevOps practices, automation frameworks, and cloud architecture.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through enablement sessions and cross-team collaboration.
Governance & Compliance
Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with PHI/PII regulations (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001).
Implement robust monitoring solutions (e.g., New Relic) to enhance operational resilience.
Develop dashboards to track platform usage metrics, test case coverage, and production issue prevention rates.
Operational Excellence
Drive the adoption of ITIL-based processes for change management and incident resolution.
Collaborate with production support teams to ensure seamless deployments and minimize downtime.
Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
Qualifications & Requirements
10+ years of experience in platform engineering or quality engineering roles with a focus on test automation frameworks.
Proven expertise in Jira/X-Ray integration for SDLC traceability.
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) and modern DevOps tools like Jenkins, Argo CD, Playwright, Pact Broker, and JMeter.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools such as Windsurf IDE or Cursor IDE for code analysis and optimization.
Demonstrated success in building offshore teams (preferably in India) to scale global engineering operations.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS/Azure (architecture certifications preferred).
Strong programming skills: C#, Python, JavaScript, or Java for scripting automated tests.
Expertise in CI/CD pipeline optimization using Jenkins or similar tools.
Certifications (Preferred)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification.
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities
Yearly pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
test automation frameworks: 10 years (Required)
Jira: 10 years (Required)
AWS: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Lead Cloud Platform & Quality Automation
Company: Hire Force Global
Location: Plano, TX
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