Quality Engineer

HCLTech; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCLTech in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Project Lead, Quality Assurance Testing & Evaluation to lead QA initiatives for complex security-focused systems, driving test strategy, execution, and quality metrics.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on testing expertise with leadership in automation, security tech, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring products meet performance, reliability, and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading QA and Testing projects in complex technical environments.
• Strong QA methodologies, software testing lifecycle, validation processes, and automation frameworks.
• Experience designing and executing comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Excellent project leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute QA strategies aligned with business and technical objectives.
• Lead manual and automated testing activities across products and system integrations.
• Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Track, report, and present quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Act as the primary QA lead across engineering, product, operations, and stakeholder teams.
• Coordinate testing schedules, deliverables, and resource planning.

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy

Automation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems or related field

Tools

CCure

SureView

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Lead, Quality Assurance Testing & Evaluation to lead quality assurance initiatives for complex technology and security-focused systems. This role will be responsible for driving test strategy, execution, quality metrics, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products and features meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

The ideal candidate combines strong QA leadership experience with hands-on expertise in testing methodologies, automation, physical security technologies, and networked systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute comprehensive QA strategies aligned with business and technical objectives.
• Establish testing roadmaps, project milestones, quality metrics, and success criteria.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to maintain quality and delivery timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and methodologies.

Test Planning & Execution

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Lead manual and automated testing activities across products and system integrations.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Track, report, and present quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Act as the primary QA lead across engineering, product, operations, and stakeholder teams.
• Coordinate testing schedules, deliverables, and resource planning.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Manage changing project requirements while ensuring testing quality and project alignment.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Ensure QA documentation, test reports, and validation artifacts are complete and audit-ready.
• Support handoff activities and provide training for ongoing operational support teams.
• Maintain testing standards, procedures, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading Quality Assurance and Testing projects in complex technical environments.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software testing lifecycle, validation processes, and automation frameworks.
• Experience designing and executing comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Excellent project leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Physical Security Systems testing and validation.
• Building Technologies and Integrated Security Platforms.
• Network Security and Infrastructure Testing.
• Experience with:
• CCure
• SureView
• Relevant certifications in CCure, Genetec, SureView, or related security technologies are highly preferred.
• Experience with security system integrations, access control, video management systems, and enterprise monitoring platforms.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic planning with execution.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality-focused decision making.
• Passion for delivering reliable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $40/hour

Pay Range Maximum: $55/hour

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.