Quality Engineer Level 3

Experis; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Principal Quality Engineering Lead to drive quality engineering strategy and initiatives in Cincinnati/Blue Ash, OH onsite. This senior IC role focuses on technical leadership, influence, and improving software delivery outcomes.

The role requires guiding test strategies, automation, CI/CD practices, and production readiness, while applying AI-enabled engineering practices beyond basic code generation. You will review designs and coach teams toward reliable software delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/quality/platform engineering or related fields.
• Strong experience with test strategy, automation, CI/CD and distributed systems.
• Hands-on AI tools experience applied to engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale quality engineering initiatives across product and engineering teams.
• Define test strategies, automation frameworks, and release-readiness standards.
• Coach teams on technical leadership and architectural tradeoffs.

Skills

Test strategy

Automation

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AI tools in engineering

Code review

Architecture

Technical design

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

Principal Quality Engineering Lead
Location: Onsite in Cincinnati/Blue Ash, OH
Duration:12 Months
Type:C2H
Pay: As per Market

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Quality Engineering Lead to drive quality engineering strategy and technical initiatives across product, engineering, release, and operations teams. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on technical leadership, influence, and improving software delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale quality engineering and technical initiatives without direct authority.
• Define test strategies, automation frameworks, CI/CD practices, and release-readiness standards.
• Drive defect prevention, risk assessment, environment strategy, and production readiness.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled engineering and quality practices beyond basic code generation.
• Review code, automation frameworks, and technical designs; evaluate architectural tradeoffs.
• Coach and guide engineering teams through technical leadership and influence.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, quality engineering, platform engineering, or related fields.
• Strong experience with test strategy, automation, CI/CD, and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives without direct people management.
• Hands-on experience applying AI tools to engineering workflows.
• Strong code review, architecture, technical design, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.