Lead Quality Assurance & Testing Consultant

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation & sick days

Job summary

Truist is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance leader based in the United States to design and execute advanced testing strategies for complex systems. You will guide QA teams, audit testing activities, and collaborate with engineering to raise quality standards and compliance across the technology lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and alignment with regulatory requirements, with a base salary in the six-figure range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in quality assurance, software testing, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles.
• Proficiency with advanced testing methodologies, automated testing tools, defect tracking systems, and quality management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex test plans using advanced testing methodologies to validate system functionality and compliance with technical specifications.
• Leads audits and testing activities to identify defects and ensure adherence to stringent quality standards.
• Collaborates with engineering and development teams to recommend and implement process improvements in quality assurance practices.
• Documents, communicates, and tracks test results and issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder transparency.
• Provides expert technical guidance and mentorship to quality assurance teams and lower-level contributors.
• Reviews and enhances quality assurance frameworks, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational quality standards.
• Leads cross‑functional initiatives to integrate quality assurance best practices across the technology lifecycle.
• Influences organisational quality objectives and contributes to strategic planning for quality assurance functions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Software testing

Automated testing

CI/CD

Defect tracking

Agile

DevOps

Shift-left testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automated testing frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Designs and executes advanced testing strategies to ensure the highest quality of applications, system products, and projects. Leads quality assurance project initiatives that enhance testing methodologies, improve defect detection, and support the delivery of scalable, reliable technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.

For this opportunity, Truist requires unrestricted, permanent U.S. work authorization. Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops complex test plans using advanced testing methodologies to validate system functionality and compliance with technical specifications.
• Leads audits and testing activities to identify defects and ensure adherence to stringent quality standards.
• Collaborates with engineering and development teams to recommend and implement process improvements in quality assurance practices.
• Documents, communicates, and tracks test results and issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder transparency.
• Provides expert technical guidance and mentorship to quality assurance teams and lower-level contributors.
• Reviews and enhances quality assurance frameworks, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational quality standards.
• Leads cross‑functional initiatives to integrate quality assurance best practices across the technology lifecycle.
• Influences organisational quality objectives and contributes to strategic planning for quality assurance functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work‑related experience in quality assurance, software testing, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles.
• Proficiency with advanced testing methodologies, automated testing tools, defect tracking systems, and quality management frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and shift‑left testing methodologies.
• Experience working in enterprise technology environments.
• Advanced training or education in software quality assurance, testing methodologies, or related disciplines.

The annual base salary for this position is $140000 - $170000

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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