Lead QA Engineer

northsouthconsultinggroup; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthSouth Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer to oversee and drive our quality assurance efforts. You will design and execute comprehensive test plans, manage defect tracking, and ensure delivery of high-quality software across AWS-hosted applications in a 100% remote role in the United States.

You will lead test strategy, develop robust Cypress-based end-to-end automation, and integrate tests into Azure DevOps pipelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in related field (MA/MS) or 15+ years with BA/BS.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Possess a SECRET clearance or be able to obtain one; interim SECRET required to begin work.
• 5+ years in Software QA, with at least 2 years in Senior/Lead role.
• Hands-on Cypress experience for end-to-end web testing; Selenium/Appium a plus.
• Experience testing in AWS environments.
• Deep experience with Azure DevOps for test management and pipeline integration.
• Strong testing methodologies across functional, regression, performance, and security.
• Excellent analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases.
• Design and maintain robust Cypress-based automated end-to-end test suites.
• Test distributed applications and microservices in AWS environments.
• Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Lead QA initiatives and mentor junior team members; promote best practices.

Skills

Test strategy

Test automation

Cloud testing

CI/CD integration

Defect management

Leadership & mentorship

Communication

Education

MA/MS in related field

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Cypress

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Selenium

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer to oversee and drive our quality assurance efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans, managing defect tracking, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern automated testing frameworks, specificallyCypress, and proven experience testing applications deployed withinAmazon Web Services (AWS)usingAzure DevOpsfor CI/CD and project tracking.

This position is 100% remote.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy & Execution:Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases encompassing functional, performance, and security testing.
• Test Automation (Cypress):Design, develop, and maintain robust automated end-to-end test suites usingCypressto ensure consistent software quality and reduce manual testing overhead.
• Cloud Environment Testing (AWS):Conduct comprehensive testing of distributed applications and microservices hosted withinAWScloud environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps):Integrate automated test scripts intoAzure DevOpsCI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and seamless deployments.
• Defect Management:Identify, document, and track software defects usingAzure DevOps(or similar tools like JIRA), working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Leadership & Mentorship:Lead QA initiatives, provide technical guidance to junior team members, and advocate for quality engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications, CertificationsandEducationRequirements:

• MA / MS in related field with 10+ years experience or in lieu: BA/BS in related field with 15+ years’ experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Must be a US Citizen
• Possess a SECRET clearance or have the ability to obtain one. Must have at least an interim SECRET to begin work on the contract
• Experience:5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a Senior or Lead capacity.
• Automation Frameworks:Strong, hands-on proficiency withCypressfor end-to-end web testing. (Experience with Selenium or Appium is considered a strong plus).
• Cloud Platforms:Proven experience testing and validating applications deployed inAWSenvironments.
• DevOps & Tooling:Deep understanding of and experience withAzure DevOpsfor test management, pipeline integration, and agile project tracking.
• Testing Methodologies:Demonstrated expertise in functional, regression, performance, and security testing methodologies.
• Communication:Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), Software Engineer Master Certification (SEMC), Certified Manger of Software testing (CMST), Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE).