Lead QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Month Rolling Contract Must have: Lead onshore and offshore teams Experience with manual and automation testing In depth experience in writing detailed and accurate test cases, test scripts, and test results Knowledge in automation tools such as Selenium with C#; API testing using Postman/Fiddler is desired Knowledge on Azure PAAS is desired Qualifications We are seeking an experienced QA Lead who can define and drive the QA strategy for our Enterprise IT projects This role requires a leader who can establish robust QA processes, lead QA automation efforts, and ensure the highest quality of software solutions through automated Quality Engineering (QE) practices The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise IT environments, extensive hands-on experience with major QA tools in the market, and the ability to mentor and lead teams towards achieving excellence in quality assurance QA Strategy and Process Development: Extensive experience in defining and implementing QA strategies and processes for enterprise IT projects Hands-on experience with leading automation tools such as AccelQ, BrowserStack, Insomnia Selenium, or similar Knowledge in automation tools such as Selenium with C#; API testing using Postman/Fiddler is desired Test Management Tools: Expertise in using test management tools like JIRA, AccelQ, TestRail, ALM, or similar latest tools Experience in integrating test management tools with CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and their integration with QA processes Performance and Load Testing: Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar API Testing: Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, Insomnia, SoapUI, or similar Enterprise IT Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, including cloud platforms (Azure), ERP systems (Salesforce), and large-scale distributed systems Benefits Preferred onsite or who can travel onsite twice a month on his own expenses Responsibilities Consulting on Tool evaluations and adoptions for latest technologies in this space CI/CD and DevOps Integration: Enterprise QA Strategy Development: Define and implement a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with the organization's goals Develop and enforce QA policies, procedures, and best practices for enterprise IT projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QA processes into the software development lifecycle QA Automation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks Drive the adoption of automation tools and best practices across the QA team Ensure test coverage, scalability, and performance of automated tests for complex enterprise systems Quality Engineering: Oversee the execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring thorough testing across all project stages Identify, track, and resolve defects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions Lead the continuous improvement of QA processes, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and guide QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning Manage the performance and development of QA team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget Stakeholder Management: Communicate QA progress, risks, and issues to senior management and other stakeholders Provide technical leadership and guidance on QA best practices to clients and internal teams RIT Solutions