Quality Lead

Transcend IT Solutions; Seattle (WA); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Transcend IT Solutions is seeking an experienced Quality Lead to drive QA leadership across 30+ interrelated projects. The role combines strategic QA leadership with hands-on project management to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives and technical standards.

The candidate will lead QA governance, test strategy, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work environment spanning Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland.

Competenze

• 10+ years leading QA/Test components in complex IT programs.
• Proven delivery leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development environments.
• Strong measurement, governance, and risk mitigation capabilities.

Mansioni

• Lead QA/Test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple interrelated projects.
• Collaborate with development, product, and business stakeholders for sign-off on testing.
• Oversee defect management, version control, and go/no-go decision processes.
• Drive governance dashboards and quality metrics across the program.

Conoscenze

Leadership

QA Strategy

Stakeholder comms

Agile/Hybrid

Project Mgmt

Strumenti

Jira

Test Mgmt Tools

CI/CD

Git

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Quality Lead Experience: - 10+ Years Work Mode: Hybrid Location: - Seattle WA OR Vancouver WA OR Portland, OR only. Duration: - 6-12 Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Lead to drive quality assurance excellence across a complex program of 30+ interrelated projects. This role combines strategic QA and Testing leadership with hands‑on project management expertise to ensure the delivery of high‑quality solutions that meet business objectives and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Leadership

Bridge IT and business teams translating technical risk into business impacts ensuring testing validates real world operational scenarios. Collaborate with UAT Test Leads for joint signoff with business teams for business and UAT testing (e.g. clear standards entry/exit criteria) Orchestrate/facilitate alignment across QA/Test components for complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception through delivery Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies aligned with organizational quality objectives Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and metrics across testing teams. Develop standards where needed. Mentor and guide QA team members in testing methodologies and audit Serve as the quality advocate and subject matter expert across project teams

Project Leadership

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders Provide feedback into detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams, products, and programs Manage timeline management for testing initiatives Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Test Strategy & Planning

Guide the program through test planning, design, prep, and execution. Bring together a single coherent approach instead of parallel IT vs business tracks, including: Unit Testing (IT/Development): Review and recommend standards Integration & Performance Testing (QA Resources):

• Partner with QA managers/leads to align strategies
• End-to-End Testing (PMO & Business): Collaborate with PMO Test Leads
• UAT (Business Testers): Joint signoff with UAT Test Leads

Evaluate and refine existing test strategies to optimize coverage, efficiency, and risk mitigation Ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements and technical specifications

Process Management & Governance

Oversee defect management processes and remediation lifecycles from identification through resolution Ensure proper implementation of software version control practices within testing activities Leverage and refine existing gating documents (entry/exit criteria for QA, UAT, smoke testing, etc.) to ensure consistent application across all projects Provide quality assessments and recommendations for go/no-go decisions at key program milestones Transparently communicate quality health. Establish and maintain consistency in quality metrics and reporting dashboards. Integrate into existing program governance. Escalation Authority: Escalate quality risks through established governance channels when testing approaches are inadequate or quality is at risk

Required Qualifications Experience

10+ years of experience leading QA/Test components of complex, multi-disciplinary IT projects Proven track record of successful project delivery in a leadership capacity Demonstrated experience managing both QA and project leadership responsibilities simultaneously Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development environments Technical Expertise Broad and deep knowledge (has developed or is qualified to evaluate/refine): Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC) and quality integration points Test planning methodologies at multiple organizational levels (Team, Product, Project, Program) Comprehensive test methods across the testing spectrum: Unit Testing frameworks and practices Functional Testing approaches System Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) End-to-End Testing scenarios Performance Testing strategies Defect Management systems and associated remediation lifecycles Software version control systems and branching strategies Software Release Management processes and best practices

Tools & Technical Skills

Proficient in project management tools for detailed scheduling, resource management, and timeline tracking Experience with Jira and test management tools and defect tracking systems Familiarity with automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)

Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management capabilities Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic thinking with attention to detail Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment