Test Lead

Kardow; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardow is seeking a Test Lead in the Los Angeles area for a hybrid/remote role. The position requires leadership in QA automation and test governance across media residuals platforms, with oversight of on-site/off-shore delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will drive test planning, execution, and release sign-off while communicating progress to stakeholders. The role emphasizes improving testing coverage and adopting automation across projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 7–9 years of experience in testing, specifically media Residuals-related platforms.
• Proven experience driving QA automation adoption and improving testing coverage.
• Experience in onsite/offshore delivery model management.

Responsibilities

• Drive QA automation adoption and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of QA best practices.
• Prior experience in onsite/offshore delivery model management.
• Drive test planning, estimation, execution tracking, defect management, and release sign-off.
• Review test artifacts, including test scenarios, test cases, automation scripts, and test reports.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate testing progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Skills

Media Residuals

Technical Automation

Test Management

Job description

Job Title: Test Lead

Location: Hybrid/Remote- Los Angeles, CA

W2 POSITION

Job Description/ Responsibilities/ Years of experience

• Must have 6 - 8 years of experience working in media Residuals-related platforms and application.
• Drive QA automation adoption and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of QA best practices.
• Prior experience in onsite/offshore delivery model management.
• Drive test planning, estimation, execution tracking, defect management, and release sign-off.
• Review test artifacts, including test scenarios, test cases, automation scripts, and test reports.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate testing progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

1. Media Residuals

2. Technical Automation skills

3. Test Management

Years of Experience: 7-9 Years of Experience