Lead QA for Enterprise Testing & Automation

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking a Test Lead to manage testing activities across projects, mentor teams, and ensure quality through structured test plans and execution. The role partners with stakeholders to optimize resources, track defects, and report outcomes for project success.

Travel may be required as needed. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in test automation, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of coordinating mid- to large-sized projects across

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in software or hardware testing.
• 2–5 years coordinating mid- to large-sized projects.
• 3+ years in test automation experience is a strong indicator of capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive test plans for projects across multiple lines of business.
• Analyze project requirements to define testing scope, strategies, and resource needs.
• Coordinate all testing roles and responsibilities within project teams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Oversee the execution of test scripts, validate results, and track defects or issues to resolution.
• Mentor, train, and guide test team members in test methodology, best practices, and tools.
• Organize and lead test status meetings; communicate progress, risks, and results to project stakeholders.
• Utilize test management tools to document testing coverage, results, and performance baselines.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to mitigate testing risks and improve overall project quality.
• Recommend process improvements for test planning, execution, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Stay current with emerging testing technologies, methodologies, and industry standards.

Skills

Test planning

Test automation

Analytics

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Automation frameworks

Job description

Hancock Whitney is seeking a Test Lead to manage testing activities across projects, mentor teams, and ensure quality through structured test plans and execution. The role partners with stakeholders to optimize resources, track defects, and report outcomes for project success.

Travel may be required as needed. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in test automation, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of coordinating mid- to large-sized projects across