Lead Qa Analyst

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 days ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk-based Testing
  • Software Development
  • Regression Analysis
  • Release Management
  • Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • QA Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Defect Tracking
  • Health Care
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Automated Testing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Test Strategy
  • Test Cases
  • Test Management
  • Test Plans
  • Test Scripts
  • Agile
  • Analytical Skill
  • Collaboration
  • Software Testing
  • Testing
  • Waterfall

Summary

DOC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 3
Test / QA Lead
 
Candidates must be able to work and interview in-person.
 
Job Summary
 
The Test / QA Lead isresponsible for defining, managing, and executing the quality assurancestrategy to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.This role leads testing efforts across the software development lifecycle,coordinates QA resources, establishes testing standards, and works closely withdevelopment, product, and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensuresystem readiness.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across projects and releases
Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices
Coordinate QA activities across internal teams and third-party vendors
Ensure alignment between requirements, test coverage, and acceptance criteria
Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution in collaboration with development teams
Establish QA standards, best practices, and test governance processes
Oversee test environments, test data preparation, and release readiness assessments
Provide risk-based testing recommendations and go/no-go input for releases
RequiredQualifications
 
5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
2+ years of experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar role
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools
Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders
Experience in healthcare environments
 
Skills &Competencies
 
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset
 
Working Conditions
 
Occasional extended hours during critical testing cycles or releases
Participation in release planning and go-live activities


Skills Table:

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience

 

Software Testing and Quality Assurance
Required
5
Years

 

Experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar role
Required
2
Years

 

Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
Required
3
Years

 

Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
Required
3
Years

 

Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools
Required
2
Years

 

Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders
Required
3
Years

 

Experience in healthcare environments
Required
2
Years

 

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  • Dice Id: 91103975A
  • Position Id: 8918993
  • Posted 3 days ago
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