Quality Assurance Test Lead

Description:
Hybrid 4 days on-site in Englewood, CO

Our client seeks a Quality Assurance Test Lead to oversee a manual test team and ensure high-quality web and mobile applications post-production release. The role requires leadership of QA activities, hands-on front-end manual testing, coordination with cross-functional teams, clear documentation of defects, and executive-ready communication. The Test Lead will guide use of automation and AI-assisted testing, formalize test planning, and drive timely resolution of issues with strong product and user experience awareness.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Quality Manual Test Team to discover, reproduce, and document defects for web and mobile applications in production.
• Develop and execute formal test plans and test cases using recommended test platforms and tools.
• Coordinate testing activities across teams and communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executives.
• Drive defect management, triage, and resolution with timely follow-up and clear documentation.
• Guide and mentor testers through effective delegation, training, and motivation.
• Advocate for user experience and intended product functionality throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Leverage automation frameworks and AI tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
• Support SDLC activities including design reviews, debugging, and maintenance collaboration for front-end, web, and mobile applications.

Experience Requirements:

• 7-10+ years of manual and automated testing with front-end UI testing for web portals and/or mobile apps.
• Proven ability to present to executive audiences.
• Hands-on manual front-end testing expertise.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI tools alongside automation.
• Keen understanding of product functionality and user experience.
• Experience creating and executing formal test plans.
• Team leadership with delegation, training, and motivation capabilities.
• Effective cross-group communication with timely issue resolution.
• Preferred tools: Cucumber, Figma, Sauce Labs, Mono Repo, Qmetry.
• Preferred AI tools: Kiro, Claude, GPT.
• Preferred defect management: JIRA.
• Working knowledge of SDLC for front-end, web, and mobile applications.
• Local to Englewood, CO with ability to work 4 days on-site.
• Comfort with scheduled mandatory time off/furlough dates.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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