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Lead QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$132K/yr

Lead QA Engineer - AI Team Chicago, IL - hybrid work from home: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days ... You'll be very hands on, while leading the team and leading projects - we use Playwright ...

This role is project-based and requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities : Strategic QA Planning ● Define and implement QA strategies ...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to serve as a hands-on technical leader for our client's Quality Assurance team. This role will play a critical part in driving testing ...

Lead QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$132K/yr

Lead QA Engineer - AI Team Chicago, IL - hybrid work from home: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days ... You'll be very hands on, while leading the team and leading projects - we use Playwright ...

Senior QA Specialist

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading QA projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure GMP compliance. Drive ...

Offshore Leading * QA Leads 5-7years of experience * Will be expected to do some testing but mostly lead role * Azure, Dynamics, Sitecore on frontend * Functional testing * ERP experience is a plus

Scope of the Role The QA Manager leads TPM Laboratories' quality system and ensures laboratory work meets cGMP, FDA, ICH, USP, and internal requirements. This role exists to protect data integrity ...

Offshore Leading * QA Leads 5-7years of experience * Will be expected to do some testing but mostly lead role * Azure, Dynamics, Sitecore on frontend * Functional testing * ERP experience is a plus

The role requires extensive experience in IT application testing and includes responsibilities such as leading QA efforts and executing various testing methodologies. Responsibilities : • Candidate ...

The position focuses on leading QA strategy, planning, coordination, and oversight. This person will also participate in hands-on execution as needed during high-volume periods, issue resolution, and ...

Provide strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance programs and policies to strengthen and continuously improve internal and external quality. * Lead the Quality Assurance department in the ...

Provide strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance programs and policies to strengthen and continuously improve internal and external quality. * Lead the Quality Assurance department in the ...

$200 - $240/hr

Provide strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance programs and policies to strengthen and continuously improve internal and external quality. * Lead the Quality Assurance department in the ...

Provide strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance programs and policies to strengthen and continuously improve internal and external quality. * Lead the Quality Assurance department in the ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for leading quality assurance in the United States is $23.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Leading Quality Assurance professionals require expertise in quality management systems, process improvement methodologies, and a solid understanding of industry standards, often supported by a relevant degree and prior QA experience. Familiarity with tools such as ISO standards, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and QA/QC software platforms or certifications such as ASQ are common expectations. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in managing teams and driving cross-functional quality initiatives. These competencies ensure high product or service standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

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Lead QA Engineer

1872 Consulting

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Lead QA Engineer - AI Team

Chicago, IL - hybrid work from home: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days WFH

Summary:

The Lead QA Engineer will lead a team of 3-4 QA Engineers, and all automated AND manual testing efforts for web applications on the newly created AI team. You'll work closely with DevOps and Product teams to drive end-to-end testing frameworks in a CI/CD environment.

You'll be very hands on, while leading the team and leading projects - we use Playwright extensively for web testing, so strong Playwright experience is a must have. You'll also be conducing performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner and Selenium.

We are a Microsoft shop, so any experience working in an Azure environment, specifically with Azure DevOps for test case tracking and test plan execution, would be a bonus.

While the focus of this role is leading the testing efforts, we do expect our Lead QA Engineer to also have scripting/programming experience - this team primarily uses JavaScript, Typescript and Python.

What you'll be doing

  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases directly from business and technical requirements.
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks supporting functional, regression, load, and performance testing.
  • Build and automate test scripts using Playwright and integrate them seamlessly into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to define testing goals, acceptance criteria, and release standards.
  • Own the QA process end-to-end, ensuring thorough coverage and consistent execution across all stages of development.
  • Define and track key quality metrics to measure test effectiveness and product stability.
  • Investigate and resolve test failures through root-cause analysis and coordination with developers.
  • Maintain clear and detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, automation logic, and defect reports.
  • Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and methodologies to enhance QA practices and automation efficiency.
  • Promote a proactive, quality-first approach to development by embedding testing early in the software lifecycle.

Skills we're seeking

  • 7+ years of QA Engineering
    • Must have both Automated AND Manual Testing experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Automated Testing
    • Must have strong Playwright experience
  • 2+ years of experience leading QA Engineering or SDET teams/projects
  • 2+ years of experience with scripting and/or programming using JavaScript, Typescript, Python or something similar
  • Experience leading QA efforts in Agile, CI/CD environments

Nice to haves

  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • Experience creating AI-generated test cases
  • Experience testing AI-focused web applications
  • Experience with YAML
  • Certifications in QA or automation such as ISTQB or CSTE
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, or an IT related field

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About 1872 Consulting

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1872 Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, USA, operates within the IT consulting industry. Armed with a diverse team of experts, the company offers specialized IT consulting services, focusing on modernizing business technologies and driving innovative business strategies. Established in 1872, the company has a rich history marked by its commitment to bridging the gap between businesses and technology. Its mission is to empower organizations to surpass their business goals by providing state-of-the-art IT solutions and service. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, excellence, and innovation, instilling these principles in every project they undertake.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2014