Testing Lead

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Testing Lead in Houston, TX. Key Responsibilities:

• Testing Lead will develop and implement enterprise-wide testing strategies, frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Lead the evolution of quality assurance toward automation-first and AI-driven testing approaches
• Establish consistency across testing processes, methodologies, and quality metrics
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
• Manage and mentor QA team members while supporting professional development and technical growth
• Influence and guide testing resources across a matrixed and distributed team environment
• As a Testing Lead, you will evaluate new testing technologies, automation platforms, and vendor solutions
• Drive accountability through quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support delivery execution while maintaining a long-term vision for quality engineering transformation
• Strengthen collaboration across geographically distributed teams and product groups

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Testing Leadership, or related disciplines
• Experience leading QA teams and managing testing initiatives across multiple projects or product lines
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or similar software development environments
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test strategy development, and quality processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks
• Experience with AI-enabled testing tools and emerging quality engineering technologies
• Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced testing resources
• Experience leading testing organizations through modernization initiatives
• Background in software engineering, automation engineering, or application development
• Familiarity with mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms