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QA Lead Los Angeles, CA - hybrid
Results-driven QA leader with experience managing enterprise-wide software testing and automation across Finance, Automotive, and Technology domains. Adept at building and leading global QA teams, defining testing standards, and implementing scalable automation frameworks to ensure high-quality product delivery. Proven expertise in aligning QA strategies with business objectives, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency through CI/CD practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee QA activities, including functional, non-functional, manual, automation, and UAT testing.
Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, automation frameworks, and best practices across multiple products.
Partner with engineering, business, and leadership teams to align QA strategies with organizational objectives.
Manage full software testing lifecycle planning, execution, defect triage, reporting, and release support.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TOSCA, BDD frameworks).
Collect and analyze QA metrics to identify improvement areas and ensure efficiency.
Manage global QA teams and vendor partnerships, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, security policies, and industry regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred).
10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with proven leadership in large-scale testing initiatives.
Hands-on expertise in automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, TOSCA, BDD, Hybrid frameworks, CI/CD).
Strong knowledge of SaaS applications, cloud environments (AWS), ETL, Mobile, Web, and enterprise products.
Excellent stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, and team leadership skills.
Proven ability to deliver QA excellence across global teams with measurable ROI.
Preferred Skills
Experience in Financial Services, Automotive, Healthcare, or Technology domains.
Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) practices.
Ability to manage multi-million-dollar QA programs and vendor contracts.