Lead QA Engineer: AI-Driven Testing & Cross-Team Leadership

BD; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a dynamic Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to lead onshore and offshore QA teams, champion quality best practices, and deliver high-quality software solutions. You will drive test strategies, coordinate vendors, and advance automation with AI-driven approaches for BD’s software.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Quality Engineering and emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic QA direction, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in general Software Quality Assurance.
• 6 years of experience in SDET or automation-focused roles.
• Previous experience acting as a QA lead or key contributor on complex, cross-functional projects, driving quality outcomes within delivery teams.
• Strong hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and modern testing best practices.
• Deep understanding of test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies, with hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions
• Experience with API testing, including RESTful and SOAP services, and validation of system integrations
• Solid technical foundation in software development concepts, including object-oriented programming and design principles
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Copado)
• Experience collaborating with distributed and cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to QA engineers and SDETs, supporting their technical growth and delivery effectiveness
• Act as the primary QA point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure clear, testable requirements and shared quality expectations
• Define and execute test strategies aligned with project scope, timelines, and delivery goals
• Plan and estimate testing activities to ensure efficient execution and adequate coverage
• Oversee execution of manual and automated testing across functional, regression, and integration areas
• Review and validate test cases to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements
• Drive adoption and implementation of test automation, improving efficiency and consistency
• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks, tools, and scripts
• Leverage AI-driven tools and modern testing techniques to optimize test design, accelerate automation development, improve defect detection, and enhance overall QA efficiency
• Implement effective versioning and environment promotion practices for automation assets
• Track, prioritize, and manage defects through their lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution
• Analyze quality metrics and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Support release planning and readiness, providing QA sign‑off based on defined quality criteria
• Ensure availability of test environments and manage high‑quality, secure test data aligned with real‑world scenarios

Skills

Test automation

API testing

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Jira

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

Copado

Salesforce

MuleSoft

REST/SOAP testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

Copado

Salesforce

MuleSoft

Job description

BD is seeking a dynamic Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to lead onshore and offshore QA teams, champion quality best practices, and deliver high-quality software solutions. You will drive test strategies, coordinate vendors, and advance automation with AI-driven approaches for BD’s software.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Quality Engineering and emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic QA direction, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.