QE TCOE Lead

QE TCOE Lead

Location:

Chicago, IL // Fort Lauderdale, FL – Remote (If needed, travel to client site twice a month at own expense)

Experience:

12+ years

Duration:
Full Time

Salary: $150K (All inclusive)

Client Expectations

Proven experience leading large QE teams (80+ members) across onsite/offshore models.

Hands-on expertise in QE-to-QE transformation initiatives.

Proficiency with any ALM tool.

Strong automation background with tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tosca, or similar.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic QE TCOE (Quality Engineering – Testing Center of Excellence) Lead to drive enterprise-wide quality engineering initiatives and transformation programs. The ideal candidate will lead QE governance, automation strategy, testing best practices, delivery excellence, and stakeholder management across multiple lines of business. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, deep expertise in quality engineering methodologies, and hands-on experience managing large-scale testing programs in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the QE TCOE function across multiple programs and business units.

Define and implement enterprise-wide QA/QE strategy, standards, governance, and best practices.

Drive QA transformation initiatives, including automation, CI/CD integration, shift-left testing, and quality metrics.

Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, governance reports, and testing maturity models.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, program managers, development teams, and leadership for successful delivery execution.

Lead test planning, estimation, resource allocation, risk management, and execution oversight.

Ensure quality processes align with Agile, Dev Ops, and enterprise delivery methodologies.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test automation, performance testing, API testing, and data validation.

Manage offshore/onshore QE teams and provide technical and strategic guidance.

Support client discussions, audits, governance reviews, and executive reporting.

Identify delivery risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Software Testing.

10+ years of experience leading QE TCOE or enterprise testing programs.

Strong experience in QA governance, testing transformation, and delivery management.

Expertise in test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tosca, or similar.

Experience with API testing, performance testing, and data validation/testing.

Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Dev Ops, and CI/CD practices.

Experience managing distributed onsite/offshore delivery models.

Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in insurance, healthcare, banking, or enterprise digital transformation programs.

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.

Experience with enterprise reporting and dashboarding tools.

Relevant certifications in QA, Agile, or cloud technologies are preferred.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.