QA Lead (Remote- US Based)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Lead to oversee multiple QA teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This role will focus on test automation, team leadership, and collaboration across scrum teams, while contributing to the evolution of our automation frameworks and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple QA teams across various scrum teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of testing deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to QA Engineers and SDETs.
• Collaborate with offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups.

• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and define acceptance criteria.
• Design and document clear, detailed, and comprehensive test cases covering all critical scenarios.
• Execute both manual and automated tests as needed, with a primary focus on test automation (70% automation, 30% manual).

• Implement and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Webdriver.io, and programming languages like Java and TypeScript.
• Evolve and enhance the existing automation framework, ensuring adaptability for new product requirements.
• Continuously improve testing processes and advocate for best practices in software development and QA.

• Integrate automated test suites into the CI/CD pipeline using GitLab and AWS to support seamless and automated testing.
• Monitor test results and provide detailed reports highlighting defects and issues.

• Understand the product and its ecosystem, focusing on providing test coverage for key deliverables in each sprint.
• Identify and address gaps in current QA and CI/CD processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in QA and test automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in implementing industry-standard testing methodologies and tools.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in building and evolving automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript; experience with Selenium and Webdriver.io.
• Strong understanding of web applications, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP protocols.
• Solid experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and related data formats.
• Familiarity with AWS and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines.
• Preferred: Experience with Salesforce product development.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, particularly with distributed and offshore teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving and hands-on approach to challenges.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and estimating testing efforts.
• Familiarity with legacy systems and testing tools for web and API platforms.
• Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate global team collaboration during major product releases.

• Delivery of test coverage for sprints across multiple scrum teams.
• Improvement in automation framework efficiency and reliability.
• Seamless integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Effective collaboration with offshore and onshore teams, meeting project timelines and quality standards.

Excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Togetherwork we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Company offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% Employer paid short/long term disability
• Basic Life
• 401(k) option with 100% company match
• Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on mutual trust and accountability
• 10 sick days annually
• 10 company paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave

Inclusion and Diversity:Togetherwork is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a company where diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints are valued. Togetherwork does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, ethnic or national origin, or any other basis protected by all local, state or federal laws.

Salary Range Disclosure

The base range represents the low and high end of the Togetherwork salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Togetherwork's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include discretionary bonuses, long term incentives, a flexible paid vacation/personal time policy, 6 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Salary Range

US Remote: $130,000 - $140,000 USD per year

Togetherwork provides integrated software and financial solutions to a wide range of communities and organizations including associations, camps, unions, fraternities & sororities, gyms, dance studios, religious congregations, pet services, and more.

Our mission-critical tools help our customers manage and grow their communities, and enhance the depth and breadth of their member engagement. Our team is united in its desire to help our clients better serve and empower their communities.