QA Engineer

QA Engineer

This role is a senior-level QA position focused on ensuring the quality, stability, and reliability of complex software systems across large-scale projects. You will work closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to define test strategies, oversee execution, and drive end-to-end quality assurance processes. The position involves both hands-on testing and leadership responsibilities, including managing testing teams and coordinating QA activities across multiple workstreams. You will play a key role in defining testing governance, reporting dashboards, and risk management frameworks to ensure delivery excellence. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential, as you will regularly participate in reviews, escalations, and status updates. The environment is fast-paced and structured around large enterprise projects, requiring a strong command of QA methodologies and delivery discipline. This is an opportunity to lead quality efforts while influencing overall project success.

Accountabilities:

• Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and QA approaches in collaboration with clients and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain QA reporting dashboards, project plans, and delivery tracking mechanisms
• Participate in management reviews, meetings, and client teleconferences to ensure alignment on QA objectives
• Manage testing teams and oversee execution of QA activities across medium to large-scale projects
• Handle escalations, risks, dependencies, and issues while ensuring timely resolution
• Review and validate all testing artifacts, ensuring completeness and adherence to QA standards
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee project-level change control and ensure baseline testing deliverables are met
• Provide regular status reporting and performance updates to client stakeholders
• Ensure strong governance across the full QA lifecycle and defect management process

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in manual and functional testing across complex software environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing QA teams or leading testing efforts
• Strong understanding of the full software testing lifecycle and SDLC processes
• Experience working with different development methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
• Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., QTP or equivalent)
• Knowledge of mobile testing, performance testing, and defect tracking systems
• Experience with QA lifecycle tools such as Quality Center or similar platforms
• Familiarity with TCoE (Testing Center of Excellence) models and QA maturity frameworks
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage teams and drive accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong analytical skills with experience in estimation, budgeting, and test planning

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation on a 6+ month W2 contract basis
• Fully remote work within the United States
• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise testing programs
• Exposure to complex QA frameworks, governance models, and client-facing projects
• Experience leading QA teams and shaping testing strategy at project level
• Collaborative environment with direct client engagement and decision-making visibility
• Hands-on involvement across the full SDLC in high-impact delivery environments.