QA Lead

Job Title:

QA Lead (Onsite)

Location:

Richmond VA

Duration:

6 months

Pay Rate:

$45/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $40/hr on W2

Interview Process:

In Person Interview

Job Description

The Test / QA Lead is responsible for defining managing and executing the quality assurance strategy to ensure the delivery of high-quality reliable software solutions. This role leads testing efforts across the software development lifecycle coordinates QA resources establishes testing standards and works closely with development product and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure system readiness. Familiarity with establishing a new software testing program which includes standards templates procedures and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across projects and releases

• Lead test planning execution and reporting for functional integration system regression and user acceptance testing (UAT)

• Develop and maintain test plans test cases test scripts and traceability matrices

• Coordinate QA activities across internal teams and third-party vendors

• Ensure alignment between requirements test coverage and acceptance criteria

• Manage defect tracking prioritization and resolution

• Establish QA standards best practices and test governance processes

• Oversee test environments test data preparation and release readiness assessments

• Provide risk-based testing recommendations and go/no-go input for releases

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance

• 3 years of experience in a QA Lead or Test Lead

• Strong understanding of SDLC Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies

• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools

• Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools

• Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders

• Experience in clinical healthcare environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Clear concise written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset

Working Conditions

• Occasional extended hours during critical testing cycles or releases

• Participation in release planning and go-live activities

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required/Desired Skill

Recruiter Details:

Kris :

Lokesh : Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six

Sameer : Seven one nine two three nine Five five five five