Test Lead Manual (SQL)

Sequoia Connect; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Connect LLC is recruiting a Test Lead Manual (SQL) for a fully remote role in the United States. You will oversee QA across the STLC, focusing on backend database validation, SQL testing, and robust test plan development.

You will drive end-to-end QA for large-scale web applications and collaborate across Dev, Product, and Ops to ensure quality excellence. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of SQA experience, strong SQL skills (Oracle/MySQL/SQL Server), and a proven ability to implement QA

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, backend and database validation.
• Expertise in writing and executing complex SQL queries (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Strong knowledge of STLC principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Proven ability to test backend components, including stored procedures and triggers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all QA activities across the STLC.
• Develop and maintain test plans and scripts focused on backend database validation.
• Perform advanced backend testing scenarios including data integrity and database performance.
• Execute rigorous SQL query testing across platforms.
• Lead end-to-end QA for complex web applications using exploratory, functional, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with Dev, Product, Ops to resolve defects.
• Monitor and report quality metrics and project status to stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce QA best practices and standards.

Skills

Backend testing

SQL queries

STLC

Test management

Defect tracking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

SQL Server

Job description

Description

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing, automation-led powerhouse that serves 31 Fortune 500 companies across the financial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With a global workforce of over 32,000 employees and a presence in 28 countries, our client is a titan of digital transformation. Their "Automate Everything, Cloudify Everything" strategy ensures you will be working at the absolute forefront of AI-driven automation and cloud solutions.

This is your chance to thrive in a "Customer Success, First and Always" environment that prizes continuous learning and radical ownership. You will collaborate within an international network of expertise across 39 delivery centers worldwide, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges that redefine industrial standards. If you are a driven professional looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking workplace where your growth is the priority, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a Test Lead Manual (SQL):

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all QA activities across the STLC, including requirement analysis, test planning, design, execution, and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and scripts specifically focused on backend database validation and integration.
• Perform advanced backend testing scenarios, including data integrity, stored procedures, triggers, and database performance.
• Execute rigorous SQL query testing to ensure precise data handling across various platforms.
• Lead the end-to-end QA process for complex web applications using exploratory, functional, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, Product, Ops) to identify, analyze, and resolve defects effectively.
• Monitor and report quality metrics and project status to key stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce QA best practices and organizational standards.

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a focus on backend and database validation.
• Expertise in writing and executing complex SQL queries (Oracle, MySQL, and/or SQL Server).
• Strong knowledge of STLC principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Proven ability to test backend components, including stored procedures and triggers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Languages

• Advanced Oral English.
• Advanced Spanish.

Note:

• Fully remote.

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a focus on backend and database validation.
• Expertise in writing and executing complex SQL queries (Oracle, MySQL, and/or SQL Server).
• Strong knowledge of STLC principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Proven ability to test backend components, including stored procedures and triggers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.