QA Lead
Job Title: QA Lead (W2)
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QA Lead to oversee the quality assurance processes for software development and deployment. The QA Lead will manage a team of testers, design and execute test strategies, ensure software meets high standards, and work closely with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the QA team in planning, prioritizing, and executing test strategies for web, mobile, and/or enterprise software applications.
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Define test plans, test cases, and QA processes aligned with product and technical requirements.
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Develop and maintain automated and manual testing frameworks.
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Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and DevOps to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.
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Track software defects and coordinate bug triage meetings.
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Oversee performance, regression, functional, and UAT testing activities.
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Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to QA Engineers.
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Create quality metrics and generate regular reports on QA status and test coverage.
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Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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6+ years of software QA experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
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Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Postman).
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, or Azure DevOps.
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Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
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Ability to work on a W2 basis (no C2C or third-party agencies).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in testing APIs and web services (REST/SOAP).
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Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
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ISTQB or equivalent certification.
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Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
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Familiarity with security testing concepts.