QE TCOE Lead

TechDigital Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking an experienced QE TCOE Lead in Los Angeles to drive quality engineering initiatives across multiple business units. This role involves managing testing programs, implementing best practices, and leading QE governance for effective delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in quality engineering methodologies, strong leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience in managing large-scale testing programs. Collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing.
• 10+ years of experience leading QE TCOE or enterprise testing programs.
• Strong experience in QA governance and testing transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QE TCOE function across multiple programs.
• Define and implement enterprise‑wide QA/QE strategy and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement for test automation and performance testing.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Software Testing

Test Automation

Stakeholder Management

Agile Practices

Performance Testing

API Testing

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Tosca

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic QE TCOE (Quality Engineering – Testing Center of Excellence) Lead to drive enterprise-wide quality engineering initiatives and transformation programs. The ideal candidate will lead QE governance, automation strategy, testing best practices, delivery excellence, and stakeholder management across multiple lines of business. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, deep expertise in quality engineering methodologies, and hands‑on experience managing large‑scale testing programs in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QE TCOE function across multiple programs and business units.
• Define and implement enterprise‑wide QA/QE strategy, standards, governance, and best practices.
• Drive QA transformation initiatives, including automation, CI/CD integration, shift‑left testing, and quality metrics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, governance reports, and testing maturity models.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, program managers, development teams, and leadership for successful delivery execution.
• Lead test planning, estimation, resource allocation, risk management, and execution oversight.
• Ensure quality processes align with Agile, DevOps, and enterprise delivery methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test automation, performance testing, API testing, and data validation.
• Manage offshore/onshore QE teams and provide technical and strategic guidance.
• Support client discussions, audits, governance reviews, and executive reporting.
• Identify delivery risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Software Testing.
• 10+ years of experience leading QE TCOE or enterprise testing programs.
• Strong experience in QA governance, testing transformation, and delivery management.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tosca, or similar.
• Experience with API testing, performance testing, and data validation/testing.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and CI/ CD practices.
• Experience managing distributed onsite/offshore delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client‑facing communication skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance, healthcare, banking, or enterprise digital transformation programs.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and dashboarding tools.
• Relevant certifications in QA, Agile, or cloud technologies are preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced enterprise environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills