Lead QA Engineer - Automation & Strategy (Remote)

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Lead QA Engineer for Tax Product Development to lead QA strategy and testing across the development lifecycle. The role mentors a team of quality analysts while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality tax products.

The position requires six+ years in QA, strong automation skills with Selenium/QTP, and experience with CI/CD, Java, and C#. Hybrid/remote work flexibility is available nationwide in the US.

Qualifications

• Six or more years as a Quality Analyst with leadership in complex projects.
• Experience in software quality assurance with a focus on leadership roles.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks; CI/CD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and QTP.
• Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects and inconsistencies.
• Collaborates with developers to ensure test coverage.
• Participates in test planning, strategy, and execution.
• Performs regression testing to verify issue resolution.
• Provides detailed documentation and reports on testing activities.
• Identifies opportunities to automate testing processes and builds frameworks.
• Evaluates and recommends new testing tools and technologies.
• Communicates testing status and findings to stakeholders.
• Escalates quality risks to relevant parties.
• Works with cross-functional teams to integrate quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Stays updated on industry trends and testing technologies.
• Analyzes testing data to identify trends and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Hybrid/Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Selenium

QTP

SQL

Jira

DevOps

Java

C#

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Lead QA Engineer for Tax Product Development to lead QA strategy and testing across the development lifecycle. The role mentors a team of quality analysts while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality tax products.

The position requires six+ years in QA, strong automation skills with Selenium/QTP, and experience with CI/CD, Java, and C#. Hybrid/remote work flexibility is available nationwide in the US.