QA Lead

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 DevOps (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. Responsibilities • 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 DevOps • 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. Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role • Strong understanding of Azure DevOps and its integration into development lifecycles • 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 Qualifications • 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.

Created: 2026-03-10