QA Lead

Location: Phoenix, AZ

QA Lead

Job Description:We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to lead end-to-end quality assurance activities for enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API Testing using Karate and Postman, UI Manual Testing, and UI Automation using Playwright. The QA Lead will be responsible for defining test strategies, leading QA teams, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment.

Required Skills8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with 2+ years in a QA Lead role.Strong experience in API Testing using Karate Framework and Postman.Hands-on experience in UI Manual Testing.Strong experience developing UI automation using Playwright.Experience testing RESTful APIs and validating JSON/XML responses.Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.Knowledge of SQL for backend data validation.Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred QualificationsExperience integrating automation suites with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.Experience testing Microservices and distributed applications.Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.