QE Lead

12+ Months ContractHybrid remote ( 2 days in office in Janesville , WI)QE Lead will oversee and execute quality efforts across a diverse portfolio of Strategic, IT for IT and KTLO initiatives. This role is critical in retaining quality momentum in a challenging environment of older, bespoke systems while aligning with broader quality strategies during the ongoing ERP implementation and digital transformation.Role and ResponsibilitiesQA Lead will support mix of legacy systems, newer technologies, limited test automation, and challenging environments.Lead will collaborate closely with the QA leadership team to align quality efforts and implement modern QA processes, driving improvements across software and delivery practices.Retail domain experience is mandatory. i.e.: familiarity with basic retail operations, item management, product catalogs, inventory, and order flows.Lead QA efforts across a portfolio of legacy retail systems, primarily custom-built .NET applications with older design frameworks and minimal automated testing.Highly technical and hands-on role, expected to work within a Scrum methodology and actively contribute to all sprint ceremonies and activities, ensuring that QA is integrated from the start of each story.Provide mentorship and hands-on support to the existing delivery team, guiding them on Quality best practices, troubleshooting complex defects, and performing validation activities.Lead and refine QA processes and test strategies, ensuring quality execution across ongoing projects and KTLO activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align QA with ERP quality practices, evaluate process improvements, and modernize QA in a legacy system environment.Requirements : Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a QA Lead role.Deep understanding of QA fundamentals and the ability to navigate poor test structures and identify and activate on improvements.Strong technical acumen in:Legacy .NET frameworks and custom MS application stacks.Complex SQL Server querying and data analysis.Dynamics 365 Finance and Retail modules are a plus.Emerging platforms like Boomi, Snowflake and Azure Data Factory (ADF) (or the aptitude to quickly learn).Hands-on experience working in Scrum or hybrid Agile environments, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in sprint ceremonies.Excellent communication skills "” able to collaborate with developers, BAs, business users, and external vendors, providing guidance and support even in a lean IT environment.Bachelors Degree, and 8 Years of related experience required.Proven experience in a quality engineering or testing leadership role. Strong understanding of software development methodologies and practices. Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworksThe anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($65.00-80.00), during the contract period. Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.

Created: 2026-05-09