Senior QA Lead

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Direct client Req:: Need Senior QA Lead Hybrid , MN

PLEASE SEND THE RESUMES TO SKUMAR AT DIASOFTWARESOLUTIONS DOT COM !

Job Description:

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.

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC.

Austin, TX 78727| Direct:

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that supports workplace diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All Dia soft staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS is an E-Verify employer