Senior Quality Engineering Lead - CBS

WHO WE ARE

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $109,800 to $122,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Quality Engineering Lead plays a crucial role in driving quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle within projects and agile delivery teams. This position requires technical expertise in quality engineering, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset to implement and maintain effective quality assurance and quality control processes enhancing software application reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices into sprints and project deliverables.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of quality engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting career development.
• Develop and implement test strategies, including automation frameworks and quality metrics aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, development, and operations teams to define quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks throughout the development lifecycle; lead root cause analyses and implement preventative measures.
• Champion a culture of quality across the organization through education, advocacy, and shared accountability.
• Track and report on quality metrics and KPIs, delivering insights and improvement recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure comprehensive metric tracking across project and software development lifecycles (Agile backlog, sprints, QA/UAT, regression, release, post-release, and operational transition), with transparent access for all team members.
• Conduct quality health assessments to ensure projects meet established standards, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Support the Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) by contributing to best practice development, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Travel required as necessary to meet business needs
• In-person attendance for training, all-hands meetings, and other meaningful engagements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5-years of experience in software quality engineering
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying software testing methodologies, utilizing testing tools, and adhering to industry best practices
• Proven experience applying performance, security, and reliability testing methodologies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills with ability to solve new and complex problems quickly
• Experience managing contracts and vendor relationships
• Experience using tools to track and analyze quality assurance activities (e.g. ADO, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI Reports).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Professional certification in quality engineering (e.g., ISTQB, CSQE)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and familiarity with containerization technologies
• Experienced in DevOps and Agile methodologies
• Experience with observability tools and practices, including monitoring, logging, and tracing
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools, with a preference for low-code or no-code solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Leadership, management, and/or project management experience