Senior QA Lead - Rail Tech: Quality & Process Improvement

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to guide end-to-end quality for rail-grade solutions.

The role focuses on improving processes, governance, measurements, and audit supervision across the development lifecycle. You will lead process improvements, drive audits, and implement corrective and preventive actions, while collaborating in a matrix environment with strong communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• MS degree preferred for higher responsibility.
• 4+ years in software development, implementation and/or quality.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools and processes.
• Experience with process assurance activities and audits.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead operating rhythm to improve software First Pass Yield and defect escape rate.

Skills

Team player

Influence in matrix environment

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivation

Process improvement

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering

MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related subject

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to guide end-to-end quality for rail-grade solutions.

The role focuses on improving processes, governance, measurements, and audit supervision across the development lifecycle. You will lead process improvements, drive audits, and implement corrective and preventive actions, while collaborating in a matrix environment with strong communication across technical and non-technical teams.