Job#: 3029387 Job Description: QA Test Lead
Location: San Antonio, Texas (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a QA Test Lead to direct the Enterprise Technology Quality Assurance team across multiple development projects. This role owns the testing milestones, manages system and user acceptance testing phases, and provides subject matter expertise. The position requires identifying and mitigating risks, reporting on progress and metrics, and mentoring team members to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Enterprise Technology Quality Assurance team across multiple in-flight development projects.
- Own QA milestones for assigned projects and ensure all testing activities are completed on time.
- Manage system testing and user acceptance testing phases from end to end.
- Participate in project meetings, providing QA subject-matter expertise.
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate testing risks and issues throughout the lifecycle.
- Provide regular test status updates, defect metrics, and reporting to project teams and leadership.
- Assist in developing and maintaining QA policies, procedures, and standards.
- Mentor QA team members on standard methodologies and test execution.
- Ensure adherence to QA standards and expected application performance levels.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent education and experience is required.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of QA/QC experience within IT or Enterprise Technology is required. Experience in a financial institution is preferred. The role demands strong experience leading QA efforts across multiple simultaneous projects and managing large-scale testing initiatives with minimal supervision.
Technical Skills: Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Project or similar tools is necessary. Hands-on experience with test management and automated testing tools, such as HP Quality Center and Quick Test Professional, is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in structured application development environments with distinct development, test, and production systems.
- A strong understanding of structured application development methodologies and principles.
- Prior project management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement operational efficiencies.
- Experience mentoring or leading QA team members.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $45.00 to $55.00 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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