MindSource
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer (Sunnyvale)
MindSource, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Job Title: Lead QA Engineer
Location:
Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid
Local candidates preferred) Interview Process:
Face-to-Face Interviews Required Job Type:
Contract (6 Months) Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated
Lead QA Engineer
to support multiple high-impact projects in Sunnyvale, CA. This role will own the overall quality and testing strategy, ensuring successful delivery of QA milestones, adherence to best practices, and on-time releases. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of QA Engineers and SDETs, driving quality initiatives and defining quality metrics Own all QA activities across the product lifecycle including planning, execution, and delivery Develop, review, and maintain test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects; perform root cause analysis and prevent reoccurrence Promote and expand test automation coverage using industry best practices Coach, mentor, and support junior team members; lead knowledge-sharing sessions Ensure deliverables meet functional and design specifications Collaborate with Project Managers, Developers, Content Managers, and Release Engineers to meet deadlines Escalate QA risks and issues and drive timely resolution Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies Plan, assign, and track QA tasks to ensure timely project completion Participate in interviews, hiring, and onboarding of new QA team members Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications 2+ years of experience leading QA or Quality Engineering teams in a hands-on role Strong understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and testing best practices Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and automation implementation Coding experience with object-oriented programming languages (JavaScript preferred) Experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, REST APIs) Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js Experience testing APIs, backend systems, databases, and mobile platforms (iOS/Android) Familiarity with GitLab and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Proven ability to mentor and motivate QA teams and drive accountability Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Nice to Have Experience working in agile or fast-paced environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Passion for quality and continuous improvement
Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid
Local candidates preferred) Interview Process:
Face-to-Face Interviews Required Job Type:
Contract (6 Months) Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated
Lead QA Engineer
to support multiple high-impact projects in Sunnyvale, CA. This role will own the overall quality and testing strategy, ensuring successful delivery of QA milestones, adherence to best practices, and on-time releases. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of QA Engineers and SDETs, driving quality initiatives and defining quality metrics Own all QA activities across the product lifecycle including planning, execution, and delivery Develop, review, and maintain test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects; perform root cause analysis and prevent reoccurrence Promote and expand test automation coverage using industry best practices Coach, mentor, and support junior team members; lead knowledge-sharing sessions Ensure deliverables meet functional and design specifications Collaborate with Project Managers, Developers, Content Managers, and Release Engineers to meet deadlines Escalate QA risks and issues and drive timely resolution Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies Plan, assign, and track QA tasks to ensure timely project completion Participate in interviews, hiring, and onboarding of new QA team members Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications 2+ years of experience leading QA or Quality Engineering teams in a hands-on role Strong understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and testing best practices Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and automation implementation Coding experience with object-oriented programming languages (JavaScript preferred) Experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, REST APIs) Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js Experience testing APIs, backend systems, databases, and mobile platforms (iOS/Android) Familiarity with GitLab and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Proven ability to mentor and motivate QA teams and drive accountability Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Nice to Have Experience working in agile or fast-paced environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Passion for quality and continuous improvement