QA Lead Coordinator

Job Title: Contract QA Lead Coordinator Contract Details Contract: 12–18 months | Location: US Remote | Start Date: ASAP Role Summary We are looking for a QA Lead Coordinator to support enterprise web and API applications for Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management within a hybrid delivery model. This role combines hands-on testing with test coordination and quality leadership, acting as the QA advocate for Scrum teams and ensuring quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a proactive and influential QA leader who can establish structure, drive quality initiatives, and navigate complex project environments. They should possess strong expertise in web and API testing, hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), and a proven ability to collaborate across Product, Development, Business, Manufacturing, and Release organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning: · Define and maintain test strategy, test plans, and test scope for web and API-based applications. · Create, review, and manage test cases and test scenarios aligned with user stories and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps (ADO). · Establish and maintain traceability between requirements, user stories, test cases, defects, and release deliverables. Program level Quality Leadership: · Serve as the QA advocate within Scrum teams, promoting a shift-left and quality-first mindset. · Participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Partner with Product Owners, Developers, BU/BA to ensure clear acceptance criteria and testable designs. · Partner with Business SMEs to prepare UAT scenarios, support execution readiness, monitor progress, and facilitate issue resolution. · Support release readiness reviews, quality gates, risk assessments, and Go/No-Go recommendations. · Experience coordinating/leading end-to-end integration testing across enterprise applications, middleware platforms, and downstream systems. · Experience leading large-scale data migration initiatives Test Execution (Hands-on): · Perform manual, exploratory, regression, and integration testing for web applications. · Execute API testing using Postman or similar tools to validate endpoints, data integrity, and integration workflows. · Strong experience in backend data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting. · Coordinate test environment readiness, test data preparation, access management, and deployment validation activities across teams. Test & Defect Coordination: · Manage test execution and defect tracking in Azure DevOps (ADO). · Lead or actively participate in defect triage meetings, ensuring proper prioritization and resolution. · Communicate testing status, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders and leadership. Reporting & Continuous Improvement: · Provide clear test status reports, defect metrics, and quality insights. · Identify quality risks early and drive mitigation plans. · Contribute to process improvements and QA best practices within the Agile framework. Required Qualifications · 7+ years QA experience with at least 3 years leading enterprise testing programs. · Strong hands-on experience in web application, API, Data migration testing. · Solid experience working in Agile/Hybrid environments. · Hands-on experience with test cases and defect management. · Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills. Preferred Qualifications · Experience testing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications and related integrations is highly preferred. · Familiarity with ADO (Or Similar test management) and Agile release processes. · Has led QA for at least 2 releases in Hybrid delivery methodology. · Exposure to Supply Chain, Order Management, or Manufacturing workflows and processes. · Experience coordinating QA activities across multiple Scrum teams. · Experience working under tight deadlines and managing pressure effectively. · Strong skills in tracking and reporting QA KPIs to ensure quality objectives are met. · Prior experience in enterprise-level integration projects.