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CEI

QA Lead

Akron, OH

$55/hr

The QA Lead works closely with offshore POD leads, AI/Automation teams, and performance engineers to deliver predictable, high-quality releases. Key Responsibilities * Test Strategy & Quality ...

Data Society

QA Lead

Washington, DC · Remote

In this role, you will lead our offshore QA team, manage the test exit criteria process, and serve as the critical quality gate between build completion and production cutover. This is a senior-level ...

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Business Centric Technology

QA Lead

Irving, TX · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Manage and mentor onshore and offshore QA analysts and automation engineers. * Plan, assign, track ... Lead UAT planning and execution, ensuring business users are fully supported. * Identify, track ...

Music & Arts

QA Lead

Frederick, MD

$100K - $115K/yr

Lead and mentor a QA team comprised of onshore and offshore engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines. * Oversee the full QA lifecycle including requirements analysis, test ...

Guitar Center

QA Lead

Frederick, MD

$100K - $115K/yr

Lead and mentor a QA team comprised of onshore and offshore engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines. * Oversee the full QA lifecycle including requirements analysis, test ...

The Guitar Center Company

QA Lead

Frederick, MD · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Lead and mentor a QA team comprised of onshore and offshore engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines. * Oversee the full QA lifecycle including requirements analysis, test ...

Giga AI Inc

QA Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $230K/yr

You'll write test plans, execute testing, and manage a team of offshore QA testers. You'll work ... lead, you'll be the core owner of ensuring quality releases in the company. You'll have real ...

Staffingine LLC

QA lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

Job Title: QA lead Job Location: Dallas, TX Job Type: Contract * Lead the QA efforts across ... Experience managing small to mid-sized QA teams and coordinating with offshore teams

Collabera

QA Analyst

Waltham, MA · On-site

Coordinate with offshore QA Lead and accountable for the daily activities of on-shore QA resources * Work with users, systems analysts, designers and programmers to create/analyze required project ...

Virtusa

Quality Assurance Lead

Minneapolis, MN

Quality Assurance Lead Workstream Operational Excellence & Offshore Delivery Role Purpose Owner of the testing and validation of data products, ensuring that the data is accurate, reliable, and fit ...

Virtusa

Quality Assurance Lead

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Quality Assurance Lead Workstream Operational Excellence & Offshore Delivery Role Purpose Owner of the testing and validation of data products, ensuring that the data is accurate, reliable, and fit ...

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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore qa lead in the United States is $46.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $62.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Offshore QA Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore QA Lead, you need a solid background in software testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and team leadership, often supported by a degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with test management tools (like JIRA or TestRail), automation frameworks (such as Selenium), and relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving abilities, and cross-cultural collaboration skills set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies ensure high-quality deliverables, efficient remote team coordination, and successful project outcomes in distributed environments.

What does an Offshore QA Lead do?

An Offshore QA Lead is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance (QA) activities of a software development team located in a different country or region from the primary business. They coordinate QA processes, manage a team of QA engineers, ensure that testing standards are met, and communicate results to onshore teams. Their role involves planning test strategies, tracking defects, and ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards while bridging any gaps caused by time zone or cultural differences.

What are some common challenges faced by an Offshore QA Lead when coordinating with onshore teams, and how can they be addressed?

An Offshore QA Lead often encounters challenges such as time zone differences, communication barriers, and aligning testing processes with onshore teams. To overcome these, it's important to establish clear communication protocols, utilize collaboration tools effectively, and schedule regular status meetings that accommodate both teams. Proactively documenting processes and setting expectations for deliverables can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure smooth project execution.
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QA Lead

QA Lead

CEI

Akron, OH

$55/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

QA Lead
  • Title: QA Lead
  • Location: Cleveland, OH Onsite (Hybrid)
  • Contract: W2 only, 3 year contract
  • Pay: $55 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

The QA Lead (US) is responsible for quality execution, test strategy alignment, and day-to-day leadership across Signet application pods. This role ensures testing excellence across functional, automation, performance, security, and UAT domains while acting as the primary onshore quality liaison to Signet engineering and business teams. The QA Lead works closely with offshore POD leads, AI/Automation teams, and performance engineers to deliver predictable, high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Test Strategy & Quality Ownership: Own test strategy and execution for assigned applications or domains. Ensure alignment with TCoE standards, metrics, and best practices. Drive quality outcomes across Functional, E2E, API, UI, Performance, and Security testing.
  • Onshore Leadership & Client Interaction: Serve as primary onshore QA contact for Signet Product Owners and Engineering teams. Participate in sprint planning, release readiness reviews, and defect triage meetings. Communicate test progress, risks, and quality insights clearly to stakeholders.
  • POD & Offshore Coordination: Lead and coordinate offshore QA PODs, ensuring effective handoffs and follow-the-sun execution. Review test plans, automation coverage, defect metrics, and execution results. Ensure offshore teams adhere to defined quality, security, and compliance standards.
  • Automation & AI Enablement: Drive automation-first mindset leveraging CEI Product (AIM-FIRE) and modern test frameworks. Identify candidates for automation, self-healing scripts, and AI-generated test scenarios. Collaborate with Automation and AI pods to improve coverage and reduce manual effort.
  • Defect & Metrics Management: Own defect lifecycle management including triage, prioritization, and closure. Track and report KPIs such as defect leakage, test pass rate, coverage, and cycle time. Support command-center dashboards and drill-down analytics for assigned applications.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of QA / Testing experience with enterprise-scale applications

  • Strong hands-on experience with manual and automated testing practices
  • Proven leadership experience managing distributed QA teams
  • Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps-aligned testing
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business and engineering stakeholders

Required Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS, other related fields

Preferred Skills

  • Retail, POS, eCommerce, or multi-channel application testing
  • Experience with Playwright, Selenium, API testing tools, and performance tools
  • Exposure to AI-driven testing platforms and test analytics

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to lead quality initiatives for high-impact enterprise applications, working closely with both offshore teams and key stakeholders. If you are passionate about driving testing excellence and leveraging automation and AI, this position is an excellent fit.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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