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FocusPoint is supporting a technology organization in identifying a seasoned Quality Assurance Lead to guide testing strategy, execution, and automation across multiple initiatives. The role sits within the client’s Operations and Quality Assurance function, aligned under their Office of the CTO.

This position is ideal for a hands-on QA leader who can balance execution, oversight, and automation strategy in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Role Overview

The QA Lead will own end-to-end test execution, provide leadership across concurrent projects, and drive the development and operationalization of automated testing frameworks. The role requires both strategic direction and deep technical involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Test Execution and Quality Controls

• Lead planning and execution of system, integration, regression, and UAT testing
• Maintain stable QA environments and effective test data management
• Manage the defect lifecycle including triage, prioritization, and root-cause analysis
• Track and report quality metrics including defect trends, automation coverage, and release readiness

QA Leadership and Oversight

• Serve as the QA Lead across multiple initiatives, coordinating with internal teams and vendor QA resources
• Assign testing tasks, review deliverables, and ensure consistent execution quality
• Establish and enforce QA standards, templates, and best practices
• Coach team members on testing methodologies and automation adoption

Portfolio Management and Reporting

• Maintain a centralized view of all active QA efforts
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, quality risks, and release readiness
• Identify cross-project risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints
• Ensure leadership has clear visibility into overall quality posture

Test Automation Strategy and Execution

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks across UI, API, integration, and regression layers
• Standardize automation tools, frameworks, and coding practices
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Convert manual regression suites into scalable automated coverage

Operationalizing QA and Governance

• Establish scalable QA operating models across delivery teams
• Embed QA and automation into Agile ceremonies and release processes
• Define and enforce quality gates, entry and exit criteria, and release sign-off standards
• Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting ITGC and compliance requirements

Required Experience and Skills

Core Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing
• Proven experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA Engineer
• Strong hands-on background in both manual and automated testing
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling automation frameworks
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred)
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as QTest, Tosca, or Azure DevOps
• Strong reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.

How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client’s hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint’s recruitment team with any questions.