Lead Test Automation Engineer

LabCorp is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer. This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible. Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule; this schedule includes a minimum of three in‑office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility. The Lead Test Automation Engineer position helps deliver the quality, efficiency and performance expectations of enterprise‑level applications and systems. These include multi‑platform software products that are web‑based, API/service‑oriented with middleware integration components and cross‑functional/discipline capabilities. Candidates for this position are experienced, hands‑on and self‑motivated individuals who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. This role involves working closely with business analysts, software developers and other IT roles to understand complex domains and products. The Test Automation Engineer will focus on contributing to the development of automated and functional integration tests as well as end‑to‑end tests for overall system validation. Job Responsibilities Design enterprise-level test automation frameworks and automated solutions (API, UI, backend, performance) Develop robust automated tests for backend, frontend, UI or mobile Provide deep technical review of automation code, designs and architecture Solve complex architectural automation problems Drive test data strategy, maintain test data/environments and API/service-level automation Build or configure integrated solutions into CI/CD pipeline Conduct POCs on new tools, libraries, and methodologies Lead test planning and automation strategy for assigned teams Own and drive end-to-end integration test strategies and execution across the enterprise Provide metrics/status updates to management or senior leadership Identify defects and assist engineering with root‑cause investigations Partner with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD Support team members with technical issues and training Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards Mentor senior and lead QA engineers Collaborate and integrate into team environment Plus- Working experience with AI software tools and techniques in automation process Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 6 or more years’ of software test automation experience or 5+ years of software development experience Preferred Qualifications 6 or more years of experience in the software development lifecycle, methodologies, standards and practices 6 or more years of advanced experience with version control tools and process 6 or more years of advanced experience with Management/Document Repository tools (Jira, ALM, TFS, etc.) 6 or more years of advanced technical skills working with IDEs, programming/scripting languages (Java, .NET, C#, Python) 6 or more years of advanced skills working with automation tools/frameworks (Selenium, RestAssure, FlaUI, etc.) 5 or more years of software development experience Current or prior LabCorp experience Additional Job Standards Strong communication skills; both written and verbal Possess project management, organizational, and customer service skills Ability to take direction and work independently under minimal supervision Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously Ability to work independently or in a team environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Application Window 4/17/2026 Pay Range $100K – 125K/yr Benefits Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. LabCorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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