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

BD

Alabama

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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