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.
HERS Advisors is a women-owned, mission driven recruitment and consulting firm with a goal to proactively and inclusively provide full-cycle direct-hire and contract sourcing and recruitment of skilled professionals in the Legal, Healthcare IT (HIT), and Information Technology (IT/IS) sectors.
We perform strategic contingent and retained search Talent Acquisition program consultation on behalf of prominent and progressive organizations, law firms, corporations and professionals seeking to better their business objectives and corporate social responsibility through skilled and inclusive hiring.
HERS Advisors seeks to promote a positive social change in a corporate world seeking professional IQ with EQ.
HERS Philosophy:
Our goal is to do good work, while doing good. At HERS, we take our corporate social responsibility seriously. We are committed to make a positive imprint on our candidates, clients and community, while providing the skilled talent necessary to meet corporate objectives.
Values:
Honesty and transparency in all communications
Exercise analysis and judgement from an Ethical perspective.
Responsible, realistic viewpoint.
Solutions-driven approach.
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