Senior QA Lead

G-SOL LLC; Saint Paul (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

H1-B transfer available for eligible employees

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Texas is seeking a Program QA Lead to oversee large-scale quality assurance efforts. The successful candidate will manage testing strategies, mentor QA Analysts, and ensure that best practices in software quality are upheld throughout projects. Candidates should have 10 years of QA experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles and a background in cloud-based implementations. This role offers opportunities for career growth and leadership.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years’ experience in software quality assurance or testing roles.
• Five (5) years’ experience managing or directing QA efforts on programs.
• One (1) year of experience with cloud‑based SaaS implementations.
• Two (2) years’ experience leading QA activities in integration environments.
• Two (2) years’ experience performing manual and automation testing.
• One (1) year of experience using AzureDevOps, JIRA, or HP ALM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and standards.
• Direct and mentor multiple QA Analysts, managing individual workstreams.
• Oversee vendor-led testing activities, validating against program standards.
• Execute manual test scenarios and perform regression and integration testing.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize defect resolution during testing.

Skills

Software quality assurance

QA leadership

Cloud-based SaaS

Manual and automation testing

Agile methodologies

Test strategies development

Vendor validation processes

Performance testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree/certification in QA or Project Management

Tools

AzureDevOps

JIRA

HP ALM

Job description

St Paul, United States | Posted on 03/02/2026

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives within the BPSI Program.
• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, standards, and test frameworks across projects.
• Provide hands‑on leadership for testing efforts, including test plan creation, test case development, and defect management.
• Direct and mentor multiple QA Analysts while managing individual workstreams and contributing to active testing.
• Oversee and validate vendor‑led testing activities, ensuring alignment with program standards and integration requirements.
• Develop and manage QA schedules, testing dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies across concurrent projects.
• Execute manual test scenarios and perform regression, functional, and integration testing across diverse solutions.
• Support configuration management and release control, maintaining traceability and documentation throughout the QA lifecycle.
• Define and track QA performance metrics such as defect density, coverage, and exit criteria for release readiness.
• Collaborate with program management, business analysts, developers, and vendors to prioritize defect resolution and testing scope.
• Provide QA governance and oversight throughout all project phases, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and methodologies.
• Mentor business analysts and project team members in QA best practices to promote consistent quality across program initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years’ experience in software quality assurance or software testing roles.
• Five (5) years’ of QA leadership experience managing or directing QA efforts on programs.
• One (1) year of experience with cloud‑based SaaS implementations.
• Two (2) years’ experience leading QA activities in multi‑vendor or multi‑system integration environments.
• Two (2) years’ experience performing manual and automation testing.
• Two (2) years’ experience (cumulative) developing QA strategies, test plans, test cases, and metrics to measure quality and readiness.
• One (1) year of experience using either AzureDevOps, JIRA, or HP ALM.
• Two (2) years of experience applying QA processes within Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Able to work onsite at least one day per week and more frequently as business needs dictate.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience working within government or regulated industries implementing mission‑critical systems.
• Experience with mass transit technology solutions, including fare collection, asset management, or operational analytics systems.
• Prior experience in public sector, utilities, or transportation.
• Familiarity with test data management, performance testing, and vendor validation processes.
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks or tools (even if not fully deployed).
• Advanced degree or professional certification in Quality Assurance, Project Management (PMP), or Agile (CSM, SAFe).

H1-B transfer available for eligible employees