QA / Test Lead

Queens

QA / Test LeadLocation Remote U.S.; occasional onsite support in New York City, NY as required Work Arrangement Primarily Remote Citizenship Requirement **Must be a U.S. Citizen** Pay Rate **$68.00 - $72.00 per hour** Employment Type Contract / Full-Time Project Assignment Position Overview The QA / Test Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing software quality assurance activities across all project phases. The individual will establish testing strategies, oversee defect management, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure software releases meet quality and performance requirements. Responsibilities * Develop and maintain test strategies and plans. * Lead functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Coordinate defect tracking and resolution activities. * Manage test environments and test data requirements. * Support UAT planning and execution. * Verify requirements traceability and test coverage. * Produce quality assurance reports and metrics. * Collaborate with development and business teams. * Support production readiness reviews. * Ensure compliance with established QA standards. Required Qualifications * U.S. Citizen. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * 7+ years of software testing experience. * Experience leading QA teams. * Experience with enterprise software testing. * Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.