QA Lead / Test Lead

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

QA Management
Test Execution
Team Leadership
Test Strategy
Test Cases
Regression Analysis
Cross-browser
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Assurance
API
FOCUS
Manual Testing
Team Management
Mentorship
Collaboration
Offshoring
Requirements Analysis
Testing
Automated Testing
Tosca
JIRA
HP ALM
Defect Management
Test Plans
Acceptance Testing
API QA
Workflow
Leadership
Communication
Stakeholder Management

Job Details

Job Title: QA Lead / Test Lead

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite )


Job Description:

We are seeking a QA Lead / Test Lead with strong experience in test strategy, test execution, defect management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will drive comprehensive testing efforts for enterprise-scale applications, ensuring product quality and alignment with business goals.


Responsibilities:

  • Test Strategy & Execution:

    • Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and detailed test cases.

    • Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing.

    • Validate APIs, services, and map layers through manual and automated test cases.

    • Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure consistent application performance.

    • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project teams to align testing activities with requirements.

  • Defect Management & Quality Assurance:

    • Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools.

    • Perform root cause analysis and coordinate defect triaging for timely resolution.

    • Ensure adherence to QA best practices and industry regulations.

    • Deliver clear test progress reports and metrics to stakeholders.

  • Test Automation & Tools:

    • Contribute to test automation initiatives, especially for API and workflow validation.

    • Exposure to Tosca or similar automation tools preferred.

    • Support automation of repetitive validation tasks while maintaining focus on manual testing.

  • Stakeholder & Team Management:

    • Lead and mentor the testing team for effective collaboration and performance.

    • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and offshore units to ensure smooth execution of test cycles.

    • Participate in client discussions, requirement analysis, and sign-offs to ensure testing objectives are met.



Required Skills:

  • Strong background in Manual & Automation Testing

  • Experience with Tosca, JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools

  • Proven expertise in Defect Management, Test Planning, and UAT

  • Hands-on experience in API testing and workflow validation

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Just so you know, if you are interested, please share your resumes with me at shafiq at galaxyitech dot com or else reach me at four eighty zero - four zero seven - six nine two five


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