Lead QA Engineer

The Intersect Group

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Leadership, Mail Services, Offshoring, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regression Testing, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Selenium, Sprint Planning, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Testing, Web Testing
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

Role Summary
The QA Lead Engineer is responsible for driving quality engineering strategy and execution across a complex digital platform spanning web, mobile, APIs, and integrated systems. This role ensures releases meet functional, technical, performance, and customer experience expectations while strengthening overall quality practices.

You will lead test strategy, expand automation coverage, and partner with engineering, product, and vendor teams to ensure reliable delivery. This role requires hands on leadership, strong automation expertise, and the ability to drive quality accountability across both internal teams and offshore partners.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and lead quality engineering strategy across web, mobile, API, and end to end platform testing
• Establish test approaches for functional, integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and release validation
• Build and expand automated testing across web, mobile, and API layers to improve coverage and efficiency
• Develop QA standards including test planning, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics
• Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure requirements are testable and aligned to business outcomes
• Lead offshore QA teams and vendor partners to ensure consistent delivery, test rigor, and accountability
• Review test artifacts including test cases, automation scripts, and defect reports to ensure quality and completeness
• Identify risks early, perform root cause analysis, and communicate quality status with clear recommendations

Key Requirements
• 7 plus years of experience in QA, test automation, or quality engineering
• 3 plus years of experience leading QA strategy, planning, or automation efforts
• Strong hands on experience with test automation across web, mobile, and API environments
• Experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Postman, REST Assured, or similar
• Strong understanding of API, integration, regression, and end to end testing methodologies
• Experience working within Agile environments including sprint planning and release cycles
• Familiarity with CI CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into release processes
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to influence cross functional and distributed teams

About the Company

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The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2006