QA Engineer

Role Overview

Senior QA Engineer role supporting a partner company managing large-scale software applications. You will lead end-to-end quality assurance across multiple workstreams, combining hands-on testing with QA leadership and governance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in manual and functional testing for complex software environments
• 5+ years managing QA teams or leading testing efforts
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and the full software testing lifecycle
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Exposure to test automation tools/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)
• Familiarity with Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) models and QA maturity frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical skills including estimation, budgeting, and test planning

Nice to Haves

• Experience shaping enterprise QA governance models and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to influence delivery excellence in fast-paced enterprise programs

Contract & Location

• Fully remote within the United States
• 6+ month W2 contract basis with competitive hourly compensation