Quality Lead Software QA | 8+ yrs

Overview

Remote
$90,000 - $100,000
Contract - Independent

Skills

API
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
CMMI
Cloud Computing
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Cypress
DevOps
ISO 9000
ISTQB
Leadership
Machine Learning (ML)
Management
Mentorship
Microservices
QA Management
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
SQL Azure
Security QA
Selenium
Six Sigma
Software Development Methodology
Stakeholder Management
Test Plans
Testing
Waterfall

Job Details

We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Quality Lead to drive end-to-end QA processes, lead a QA team, and ensure quality excellence across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement QA strategies, metrics, and standards

  • Lead QA teams, mentor engineers, and manage resource planning

  • Oversee test planning, execution, automation, and defect management

  • Optimize QA processes, tools, and CI/CD integration

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality goals and improvements

  • Ensure compliance with standards (ISO, Agile, CMMI, etc.)

Requirements:

  • 8+ years in QA/testing; 3+ years in a leadership role

  • Expertise in automation (Selenium, Cypress), API, performance testing

  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Waterfall, DevOps & CI/CD practices

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SQL, and microservices testing

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • QA certifications (ISTQB, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred

Bonus: Knowledge of security testing, AI/ML testing, and containerization tools.

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