Lead Quality Assurance & Testing Consultant
About The Position
Designs and executes advanced testing strategies to ensure the quality of applications, system products, and projects. Leads quality assurance initiatives that enhance testing methodologies, improve defect detection, and support scalable, reliable technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. The role develops complex test plans, leads audits and testing, collaborates with engineering and development teams on process improvements, and communicates and tracks test results and issues. It also provides technical guidance and mentorship, improves quality assurance frameworks and processes, ensures regulatory and organizational compliance, and leads cross-functional efforts to apply quality assurance best practices throughout the technology lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience in quality assurance, software testing, or a related technical field.
- At least 10 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles.
- Proficiency with advanced testing methodologies, automated testing tools, defect tracking systems, and quality management frameworks.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE, or equivalent.
- Extensive experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and shift-left testing methodologies.
- Experience working in enterprise technology environments.
- Advanced training or education in software quality assurance, testing methodologies, or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Develop complex test plans using advanced testing methodologies to validate system functionality and compliance with technical specifications.
- Lead audits and testing activities to identify defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and development teams to recommend and implement quality assurance process improvements.
- Document, communicate, and track test results and issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder transparency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to quality assurance teams and lower-level contributors.
- Review and enhance quality assurance frameworks, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational quality standards.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate quality assurance best practices across the technology lifecycle.
- Influence organizational quality objectives and contribute to quality assurance strategic planning.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tax-preferred savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- At least 10 days of first-year vacation, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
- 10 sick days, prorated
- Paid holidays
- Depending on position and division, possible defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
