QA Lead, IT​/Tech, IT QA Tester ​/ Automation

Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced QA leader ready to drive quality across complex, mission‑critical programs? Trissential is hiring a QA Lead to join our client’s team and deliver excellence across large‑scale, enterprise‑wide initiatives. This is your opportunity to influence testing strategy, mentor QA teams, and ensure quality across multi‑system integrations and vendor‑led work streams—all within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

• High‑impact leadership across enterprise transformation programs
• Influence testing strategy, governance, and quality standards
• Work across multi‑vendor, multi‑system environments
• Exposure to SaaS implementations, transit/operational systems, and regulated industry practices
• A culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and ownership

• Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple large‑scale enterprise initiatives
• Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and test frameworks
• Provide hands‑on leadership, including test plan creation, test case development, and defect management
• Direct and mentor QA Analysts while supporting active testing across work streams
• Oversee and validate vendor‑led testing, ensuring alignment with program requirements
• Build and manage QA schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans
• Perform manual, functional, regression, and integration testing across interconnected platforms
• Support configuration management, release control, and full traceability throughout the QA lifecycle
• Define and track QA metrics such as coverage, defect density, and exit criteria
• Partner with business analysts, program managers, developers, and vendors to resolve defects and align priorities
• Provide QA governance across all project phases and ensure adherence to enterprise methodologies
• Mentor cross‑functional partners in QA practices to promote consistent quality across initiatives

• 10+ years in software QA or testing roles
• 5+ years leading QA efforts on programs or large‑scale projects
• Experience with cloud‑based SaaS implementations
• Background working in multi‑vendor or multi‑system integration environments
• Experience performing both manual and automation testing
• Proven ability to develop QA strategies, test plans, test cases, and quality metrics
• Working knowledge of Azure Dev Ops, JIRA, or HP ALM
• Experience applying QA methodologies in Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall environments
• Ability to work onsite in St. Paul at least one day per week

• Experience working within government or regulated industries implementing mission‑critical systems
• Experience with mass transit technology solutions, including fare collection, asset management, or operational analytics
• Prior experience in public sector, utilities, or transportation organizations
• Familiarity with test data management, performance testing, and vendor validation processes
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks or testing tools (even if not fully deployed)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields
• Advanced degree or certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar discipline
• Professional QA, project management, or Agile certifications are a plus

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company‑sponsored benefits! $115,000–$123,000 annually or $72–$77 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid work environment – Onsite presence in St. Paul at least one day per week
• Career growth supported through training, mentoring, and leadership exposure
• A team culture built on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to lead quality excellence across enterprise initiatives? Apply today and take the next step in your career as a QA Lead with Trissential!