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QA Lead

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Kforce has a client that is seeking a QA Lead for the modernization program. The QA Lead will act as the QA Quarterback, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners while driving quality assurance activities for various testing phases.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between internal QA, and offshore testing teams; CST Hours for collaboration

Review and approve test plans, test suite, test cycles, test execution traceability matrices, and exit criteria documentation

Drive automation strategy using Playwright, Postman, and Beyond Compare

Oversee test data management and validate integration points with external systems

Lead defect triage and resolution workflows

Prepare and present test execution reports, quality metrics, and risk assessments

Provide mentorship and guidance to QA Analysts and cross-functional teams

Own the Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) for Phoenix, including planning, execution, and reporting

Ensure risk-based prioritization of test scenarios and adherence to quality gates

Qualification

ISTQB Foundation LevelQuality Assurance LeadershipAPI TestingAutomation FrameworksAzure DevOpsSQL ServerScripting LanguagesCoordination SkillsAgile MethodologyInsurance Domain ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

ISTQB Foundation Level (Advanced Level preferred)

7+ years in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in lead role

Experience in large-scale modernization or migration projects

Experience with at least one of the scripting languages (JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, Python), object-oriented languages (Java, C#), API Testing (SOAPUI, PostMan) and any automation frameworks/harnesses will be a plus

Strong understanding of functional and integration testing for modernization projects

Expertise in Azure DevOps test and defect management features

Familiarity with automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium) and API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI)

Solid knowledge of SQL Server, data migration validation, and comparison tools

Excellent coordination and communication skills across distributed teams

Strong understanding of relational databases, distributed architecture, and web application concepts

Fully understands software development lifecycle and experience with a variety approach to software testing; Agile methodology will be a plus

Excellent reasoning and research skills; Ability to see the -big picture- and manage the details

Possess a -test to break- attitude toward testing; Ability to understand complex business processes Intermediate level SQL skills with data migration project experience is desired

Ability to interpret and enforce Master Test Strategy and quality governance, across all testing phases (Smoke, FET, Integration, UAT, Performance)