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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Lead QA Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite 5 Days/Week – Some Teams May Be Hybrid) Employment Type: 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Pay Rate: Up to $52/hour W2 Hours: 40 hours/week, 8am–5pm PT Work Authorization: W2 Only Interview Process: 2–3 Rounds (Initial Phone Screen + Webex/Onsite Panel) Background Check: Required Job Title: Lead QA Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite 5 Days/Week – Some Teams May Be Hybrid) Employment Type: 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Pay Rate: Up to $52/hour W2 Hours: 40 hours/week, 8am–5pm PT Work Authorization: W2 Only Interview Process: 2–3 Rounds (Initial Phone Screen + Webex/Onsite Panel) Background Check: Required Overview We are actively hiring a Lead QA Engineer for a high-impact, fast-moving project based in Sunnyvale, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead quality assurance efforts across multiple web and mobile platforms for a highly recognizable technology-driven program. You will be joining a multidisciplinary QA studio at a critical moment—supporting several projects kicking off at the start of Q4. The role offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams, influence the QA lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and be hands-on in both manual and automation testing. Why This Role Stands Out Own and drive QA leadership across high-visibility releases Build and extend test automation processes using cutting-edge tools Influence cross-functional project delivery across design, content, and engineering Work in an environment where delivery velocity and quality ownership go hand in hand What You’ll Do Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers and SDETs across multiple projects Participate in all aspects of testing: strategy, planning, regression, integration, E2E, and automation Design and maintain test plans and automation frameworks Build automation scripts using Selenium, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG Identify defects, debug issues, and verify fixes in complex web and mobile applications Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, process, and tooling Own the QA deliverables, deadlines, and escalation paths for multiple projects Act as a collaborative partner across project managers, developers, and release teams Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team skill-building Must-Have Qualifications 6+ years of QA engineering experience across web and mobile applications 2+ years of QA leadership or mentorship experience Hands-on experience with JavaScript automation frameworks Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, REST APIs, XML, JSON Experience testing modern front-end frameworks: React, Vue.js, or Angular Experience testing backend systems, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, and continuous integration workflows Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Strong oral and written communication skills Tools & Technologies You’ll Use Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, TestNG Tech Stack: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, JSON, REST APIs Frameworks: Vue.js, React, Angular Versioning & CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins Platforms: Web, iOS, Android Additional Info Project start date is July 1 — candidates must be available for immediate interviews Candidates must be onsite 5 days/week, although certain projects may allow a hybrid 3-day onsite arrangement Extensions and conversion are possible for top performers This is a project-based opening with high visibility and opportunity for long-term contribution Ready to lead QA in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with direct product impact? Apply now and help us deliver user-centric, pixel-perfect experiences that scale. #TECH #Onsite Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Quality Assurance Engineer” roles. 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