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QA Engineer - Director

Morgan Stanley Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 28, 2026Apply by Jul 27, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior QA Manager / QA Lead with 4–5 years of people management; 5–10 years IT experience with test automation or backend development

Stack/tools: Manual & automated testing; REST services; Postman, REST Assured, Cypress, ReadyAPI; CI tools: Jenkins, CircleCI; test plan & script development; SDLC and testing methodologies

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts covering functionality, performance, security, and usability

  • Lead manual and automated testing, analyze results, identify defects, and drive remediation

  • Define and improve quality processes, ensure quality is integrated across the product lifecycle, and align with cross-functional teams

Must-have skills

  • 5–10 years in IT, expertise in test automation or backend development; 4–5 years of people management (hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance mgmt)

  • Strong SDLC and testing methodologies understanding; excellent written/verbal communication

  • Hands-on automation experience for backend REST services; proficiency with Postman, REST Assured, Cypress, ReadyAPI

  • CI experience (Jenkins, CircleCI); ability to independently create/maintain automation tests

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional programming language proficiency; security, performance, or usability testing experience

  • Experience evaluating and improving testing processes; adaptability to new tools/technologies

Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time

Full Description

Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure the software meets requirements. Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure quality Create comprehensive testing plans and strategies to ensure thorough testing coverage. Conduct manual and automated testing and analyze the results to identify defects. Identify and implement improvements to quality processes to enhance product quality and efficiency. Regularly evaluate processes and products to identify areas for improvement. Work closely with development, product, and other relevant teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle. Clearly communicate quality standards and expectations to the QA team and other stakeholders Stay up to date with the latest testing technologies and methodologies and contribute to improving testing processes. 5-10 years of experience in Information Technology with expertise in test automation or backend application development 4 to 5 years of people management experience including hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentorship and performance management. Ability to Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts to cover various aspects of the software, including functionality, performance, security, and usability Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Strong technical abilities and comfort working with various software programs Knowledge of various programming languages, depending on the project Written and verbal communication skills to successfully share their testing results and make recommendations Ability to work well as part of a software development team Familiarity with testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs Ability to handle fast-paced environments with tight deadlines Hands on experience in automating backend REST services including writing custom functions using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, Cypress, Ready API etc. Hands on experience of working with continues integration tools such Jenkins, Circle CI Able to independently create and maintain automation test jobs using tools such as Jenkins. Ability to quickly adapt to new tools and evolving technologies. Excellent verbal and written communication Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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