Lead Test Engineer

DescriptionKforce is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in Greenwood Village, CO to support a large telecommunications client as they expand their software quality and regression testing capabilities for customer-facing applications.Summary:This role will lead a small team of offshore QA engineers while driving the evolution from primarily manual testing toward a scalable automated testing strategy. This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys improving quality processes, mentoring others, and building sustainable test automation in a fast-paced enterprise environment.Responsibilities:* Lead end-to-end testing efforts for customer-facing software releases, including production validation and regression testing* Develop and execute comprehensive manual and automated test strategies for web-based applications* Design, maintain, and optimize regression test suites based on production defects, risk analysis, and new feature development* Mentor offshore QA engineers in automation best practices and test case development* Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UAT teams to improve software quality across the SDLC* Analyze production issues and defect trends to continuously improve regression coverage* Drive test planning, execution, reporting, and defect management across multiple concurrent initiatives* Help establish QA best practices and improve testing processes as the team continues to mature* Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency where appropriateRequirements* 7+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience* Previous experience leading QA teams or serving as a Test Lead* Experience developing and maintaining automated regression test suites* Hands-on experience testing web-based applications and front-end functionality* Experience mentoring or coaching QA engineers* Strong background in both manual and automated testing* Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar* Experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)* Experience working in enterprise-scale environments* Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, Kiro, GitHub Copilot, or similar* Telecommunications or highly regulated industry experience is a plusWhat We're Looking For:We're looking for someone who combines strong technical testing expertise with leadership and initiative. The ideal candidate is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also mentoring others, improving processes, and building a long-term automation strategy. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, ownership, and the ability to identify quality risks before they impact production.Job TypeContractCompensation56 - $60