Lead QA Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead QA Engineer based in United States.

This role is a senior-quality leadership position responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and seamless user experience of large-scale eCommerce and mobile platforms. You will lead end-to-end quality assurance efforts across web, mobile, and integrated systems, driving both manual and automated testing strategies in a fast-paced Agile environment. The position plays a critical role in shaping test strategy, improving release confidence, and ensuring high-quality product delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and project teams while also mentoring QA team members and coordinating offshore resources. This is a highly visible role where your expertise directly impacts customer experience, platform stability, and release readiness. You will also contribute to the evolution of automation frameworks and AI-enhanced testing practices.

• Lead QA strategy and execution across eCommerce, mobile applications, and integrated systems within an Agile delivery environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, automation scripts, and overall QA documentation aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, end-to-end, and non-functional testing across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage defect lifecycle including logging, triage, prioritization, tracking, and resolution using tools such as Jira and TestRail.
• Develop and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and mobile (iOS/Android) using modern testing tools and languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Product, and Project Management to ensure alignment on quality goals and release readiness.
• Mentor QA engineers and coordinate offshore or contract testing resources to ensure consistent execution and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying risks, improving test coverage, and leveraging AI-powered testing solutions.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, including leadership or senior QA engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in QA methodologies across the SDLC, including functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on experience testing eCommerce platforms and native mobile applications (iOS and Android).
• Strong automation experience using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Appium with programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools such as Jira and TestRail.
• Familiarity with AI-driven testing solutions such as self-healing automation, visual testing, or natural language test generation.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with experience driving QA strategy in Agile environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous employee discount program and access to exclusive sales events.
• Paid volunteer time to support community involvement initiatives.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs covering mental health, legal, and financial wellness support.
• Additional lifestyle benefits including pet insurance, childcare discounts, and retail/entertainment savings.