QA Lead at HERS Advisors Seattle, WA

QA Lead job at HERS Advisors. Seattle, WA.

Location:

Seattle (Hybrid to start with and onsite contracting/Full time)

HERS Advisors is partnered with an amazing travel company based out of Seattle, WA who are looking for a seasoned QA Lead with a strong understanding of the Azure Dev Ops (ADO) development process, deep expertise in automation testing, and proven experience leading multi-cultural QA teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality, skilled in modern automation tools, and capable of driving testing strategies across diverse, distributed teams.

• Lead and mentor a global QA team, fostering collaboration across different cultures and time zones
• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and automation frameworks aligned with ADO workflows
• Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards
• Manage test execution, defect tracking, and reporting using Azure Dev Ops
• Select, implement, and maintain automation tools (e.g., Selenium)
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, including shift-left testing and CI/CD integration
• Responsible for PM activities including - Plan, coordinate, facilitate and lead project as well as review meetings with business
• Provide updated QA schedules/milestones
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases through rigorous testing and validation
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on support for automation script development
• Monitor and report on QA metrics, risks, and progress to stakeholders
• Lead Demos and gather feedback.

• 10+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of Azure Dev Ops and its integration into development life cycles
• Hands‑on experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium)
• Experience working in multi‑cultural, distributed teams
• Solid grasp of test planning, execution, and defect management
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

• Extensive QA hands‑on experience in various software testing areas, including functional, integration, and automation testing.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based testing environments (e.g., Azure)
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Selenium) and frameworks, along with the ability to develop test plans and cases.
• Exposure to containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• A strong understanding of different testing methodologies and Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Familiarity with project management tools like ADO and an understanding of software development and database issues.