Test / QA Lead

Job Summary

The Test / QA Lead is responsible for defining, managing, and executing the quality assurance strategy 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 with development, product, and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure system readiness.  Familiarity with establishing a new software testing program which includes standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.

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
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

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
3+ years of experience in a QA Lead, or Test Lead
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 clinical 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