Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Quality Lead role focuses on QA leadership and test automation, requiring extensive experience in managing QA teams and complex testing programs. The position is remote and emphasizes strong technical expertise in various testing methodologies and tools. Leadership and communication skills are crucial for stakeholder management and team development. The role also demands a solid understanding of industry standards and practices in software development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage QA teams and complex testing programs.
- Implement and oversee test automation frameworks and methodologies.
- Lead and develop high-performing QA teams in agile/DevOps environments.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and present to senior leadership.
- Manage multiple concurrent testing initiatives and mentor team members.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of QA leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).
- Proficiency in programming languages (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java).
- Understanding of software testing methodologies and CI/CD tools.
- Experience with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Azure Test Plans).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- ISTQB, CSTE, or ASQ certifications preferred.
- Experience in agile/scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and microservices architectures.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Quality Lead (QA Leadership & Test Automation)
Location: Remote
Duration:6+Months
Visa: and GC
Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
5+ years of QA leadership experience with proven track record of managing QA teams and complex testing programs
Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress) and programming languages (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java)
Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, API, and security testing
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Azure Test Plans) and defect tracking systems
Leadership & Communication
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing QA teams in agile/DevOps environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to present to senior leadership
Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple concurrent testing initiatives
Proven mentoring and training skills to elevate team capabilities and establish best practices
Industry Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
ISTQB, CSTE, or ASQ certifications preferred
Experience in agile/scrum methodologies and modern software development practices
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and microservices architectures