QA Lead

The Value Maximizer; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider based in Fort Mill, SC is looking for an experienced QA Lead to oversee quality assurance efforts in Agile environments. The candidate will be responsible for leading test strategies, mentoring junior QA engineers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Strong expertise in Java, Selenium, and test automation frameworks is essential. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple stakeholders and drive improvements in testing processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2+ years in a QA Lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with TestNG / JUnit, Maven/Gradle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution for multiple applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Test Automation Frameworks

Agile

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Jenkins

Postman

JUnit

TestNG

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Job Title: QA Lead - Java & Selenium

Locations: Fort Mill, SC

Incedo is seeking an experienced QA Lead with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, and test automation frameworks to lead quality assurance efforts across enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will drive test strategy, mentor QA teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality software in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution for multiple applications
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium
• Review functional, regression, integration, and performance test cases
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, QA best practices, and compliance standards
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and drive resolution
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and offshore teams
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar tools)
• Provide QA status reports, metrics, and quality dashboards to leadership

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2+ years in a QA Lead role
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java and Selenium WebDriver
• Experience with TestNG / JUnit, Maven/Gradle
• Solid understanding of Automation Frameworks (Hybrid, Data‑driven, BDD)
• Experience testing RESTful APIs (Postman, Rest Assured)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing
• Excellent communication and leadership skills