Quality Manual Test Lead

Description:

Hybrid 4 days on site in Englewood, CO

Our client is seeking a Quality Manual Test Lead to oversee a manual testing team focused on front-end web and mobile applications in production. The role includes test planning, case design, execution, defect reproduction, and detailed documentation. The Test Lead will coordinate with offshore testers, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive quality outcomes through clear processes and training.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

• Serve as subject matter expert for intended product functionality and user experience.
• Develop and execute formal test plans to discover and reproduce production issues.
• Create test cases and scripts, perform test execution, and support selective test automation as needed.
• Reproduce, triage, and document defects using JIRA, including results and findings.
• Lead and mentor an offshore manual testing team, including split hours as needed and participation in Webex meetings.
• Plan daily testing activities, assign scenarios, oversee execution, and capture outcomes.
• Validate fixes and perform regression to confirm defect resolution without introducing new issues.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability, Customer Experience, Product, and account partners to meet quality standards.
• Deliver quality process training to offshore teams and act as an internal quality consultant.

• 7 to 10+ years of manual front-end UI testing for web portals and/or mobile applications.
• Proven lead experience managing teams of 3 or more, including offshore coordination.
• Strong product and UX awareness for front-end systems.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans on recommended test platforms.
• Effective delegation, training, motivation, and performance management.
• Preferred tools:
  Test Rail, Sauce Labs.
• Preferred ticketing: JIRA.
• Willingness to learn new testing platforms and strategies.
• Working knowledge of SDLC for front-end, web, and mobile applications.
• Participation in agile ceremonies as required.
• Comfort completing PCI training in Pluralsight during the first week.
• Capability to work primarily US hours with occasional flexibility for offshore meetings.
• Focus on manual testing over automation.