Lead QA Engineer

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 Git Lab, Jenkins, and continuous integration workflows
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Automation Tools:
  Selenium Web Driver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, TestNG
• Tech Stack:
  JavaScript, HTML/CSS, JSON, REST APIs
• Frameworks:
  Vue.js, React, Angular
• Versioning & CI/CD:
  Git Lab, Jenkins
• Platforms:
  Web, iOS, Android

• 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.