QA Lead - hybrid

Our direct client is looking for QA Lead, Hybrid in Saint Paul, MN. 6-12 months contract with extension. Please send me resume, frate and contact details.

At a high level, the resources will provide both strategic QA leadership and hands-on test execution across multiple projects involving enterprise cloud-based SaaS platform solutions.  

Sample Tasks

·        Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives within the BPSI Program.

·        Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, standards, and test frameworks across projects.

·        Provide hands-on leadership for testing efforts, including test plan creation, test case development, and defect management.

·        Direct and mentor multiple QA Analysts while managing individual workstreams and contributing to active testing.

·        Oversee and validate vendor-led testing activities, ensuring alignment with program standards and integration requirements.

·        Develop and manage QA schedules, testing dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies across concurrent projects.

·        Execute manual test scenarios and perform regression, functional, and integration testing across diverse solutions.

·        Support configuration management and release control, maintaining traceability and documentation throughout the QA lifecycle.

·        Define and track QA performance metrics such as defect density, coverage, and exit criteria for release readiness.

·        Collaborate with program management, business analysts, developers, and vendors to prioritize defect resolution and testing scope.

·        Provide QA governance and oversight throughout all project phases, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and methodologies.

·        Mentor business analysts and project team members in QA best practices to promote consistent quality across program initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Ten (10) years’ experience in software quality assurance or software testing roles.

·        Five (5) years’ of QA leadership experience managing or directing QA efforts on programs.

·        One  (1) year of experience with cloud-based SaaS implementations

·        Two  (2) years’  experience leading QA activities in multi-vendor or multi-system integration environments.

·        Two (2) years’  experience performing manual and automation testing.

·        Two (2) years’ experience (cumulative) developing QA strategies, test plans, test cases, and metrics to measure quality and readiness.

·        One (1) year of experience using either Azure DevOps, JIRA, or HP ALM

·        Two (2) years of experience applying QA processes within Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall development methodologies.

·        Able to work onsite at least one day per week and more frequently as business needs dictate

Desired Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline

·        Experience working within government or regulated industries implementing mission-critical systems.

·        Experience with mass transit technology solutions, including fare collection, asset management, or operational analytics systems.

·        Prior experience in public sector, utilities, or transportation

·        Familiarity with test data management, performance testing, and vendor validation processes.

·        Working knowledge of automation frameworks or tools (even if not fully deployed).

·        Advanced degree or professional certification in Quality Assurance, Project Management (PMP), or Agile (CSM, SAFe).

Competencies and Skills

·        Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional QA teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

·        Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical QA concepts for business and executive audiences.

·        Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

·        Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills in multi-stakeholder environments.

·        Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on testing execution when required.

Work Environment

·        Working independently and/or in a team environment

·        This is a Hybrid role that will require onsite presence at least one day per week.

·       Work Location: 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101