Lead QA Engineer

ELYON International

. Lead all quality assurance and testing activities across program initiatives .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65 - $75 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading quality assurance initiatives, developing automated testing frameworks, and ensuring compliance with federal security and software development requirements. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of mentoring QA teams while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

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Quality Assurance LeadershipAutomated Testing Framework DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesDefect Management ProcessesFederal IT Program Support

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningTest ExecutionDefect TrackingQuality Management ProcessesRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Process ImprovementTesting FrameworksHealthcare Interoperability StandardsElectronic Health RecordsCloud-Based Environments

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Automated Testing SolutionsQuality Metrics DashboardsAgile CeremoniesDevSecOps Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

CSQEISTQB Advanced Test ManagerCSMSAFe Agilist

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ITIT ModernizationDigital TransformationFederal Government ProgramsVA Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all quality assurance and testing activities across program initiatives
Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and testing frameworks
Oversee manual, automated, functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing efforts
Establish and enforce QA standards, methodologies, and best practices
Lead and mentor QA engineers, testers, and automation specialists
Collaborate with product owners, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define quality requirements
Design and implement automated testing solutions to improve testing efficiency and coverage
Monitor defect management processes and ensure timely resolution of issues
Conduct root cause analysis and support continuous process improvement initiatives
Participate in Agile ceremonies, release planning, and deployment activities
Develop and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and status reporting
Support compliance with federal security, accessibility, and software development requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of software quality assurance experience
At least 3 years of experience leading QA teams or serving in a QA Lead capacity
Experience with VA systems, processes, and organizational structure
Experience managing healthcare, IT modernization, digital transformation, or clinical support programs within the VA
Experience supporting federal government IT programs
Hands-on experience with test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and quality management processes
Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation or VA clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred: experience supporting federal healthcare or health IT systems
Preferred: experience with healthcare interoperability standards, electronic health records, or healthcare data systems
Preferred: certification such as CSQE, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, CSM, or SAFe Agilist
Preferred: experience with cloud-based environments and DevSecOps practices
Preferred: experience supporting enterprise-scale modernization programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Medical/Dental (optional)
401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Optional Life Insurance