Lead, Software Quality Assurance Engineer
About The Position
Fremont Bank — one of the Bay Area’s most respected and long-standing financial institutions — is seeking a strategic, hands-on professional to join and help advance our Residential Lending IT team. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, community service, and strong client relationships. If you're energized by purpose-driven work, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to connect. The Lead Software QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of enterprise applications—including web, mobile (iOS/Android), and backend systems—through comprehensive testing strategies. This role leads a team of QA engineers, driving test planning, execution, and automation in an Agile environment. Lead QA Engineer collaborates closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise systems and mobile application architecture.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and API testing frameworks).
- Experience testing applications built with C#, Python, and mobile platforms (iOS/Android).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and modern automation testing/deployment methodologies.
- Prior experience providing testing deliverables within Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Strong business orientation with broad experience in technology and change initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement test strategies for C#, Python, iOS, and Android applications.
- Lead and mentor QA team members in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Create and validate comprehensive testing plans for manual and automated testing.
- Conduct functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across platforms.
- Drive automation strategy and continuous improvement in testing processes.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements during testing.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, Dependent Care, Health Savings)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Performance-based bonuses or incentives
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Free personal checking and savings accounts
- Home loan rate discounts
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development resources
- On-site gym and discounted health club memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
