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VITS Consulting Corp lists this Test Lead opportunity in eagan, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This range is provided by VITS Consulting Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$55.00/yr - $70.00/yr
Job Title: Test Lead – End-to-End (QA Practice Lead)
Employment Type: W2 or C2C
Location: Hybrid – Eagan, MN (2 days onsite per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to establish and lead an end-to-end QA and testing practice from the ground up. This role is responsible for defining testing standards, selecting tools and frameworks, building the QA team, and implementing modern testing approaches, including automation and AI-enabled test data creation.
The Test Lead will own the overall testing strategy and work closely with engineering leadership and the Release Manager to support reliable and scalable delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Testing Practice & Strategy
Define and implement QA standards, processes, and methodologies
Own the end-to-end testing strategy across applications and integrations
Establish initial test cases and testing processes within the first 90 days
Tools & Framework Selection
Evaluate, select, and implement testing tools and frameworks
Recommend automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
Assess AI-driven test data creation tools and integrate them into the QA strategy
Present tooling recommendations, including pros/cons and implementation approach
Team Leadership
Assess QA needs and define team structure
Lead and mentor QA team members as the practice grows
Establish expectations, workflows, and quality standards
Test Execution & Coverage
Lead test case development for functional, integration, and regression testing
Design and implement an API testing strategy for high-volume integrations
Support testing of provider systems, billing systems, and related integrations
Planning & Delivery
Deliver a detailed 30-day plan outlining testing strategy, tooling decisions, and initial setup
Collaborate with leadership to align QA priorities with release plans
Con merged hands-on to testing and automation when needed
Required Qualificationsn> Experience building QA/testing practices from scratch
Strong knowledge of modern test automation frameworks and tools
Experience with API and integration testing at scale
Familiarity with AI-based or automated test data generation approaches
Leadership experience with the ability to define standards and make decisions
Experience working in Java-based development environments
Strong communication skills and ability to present technical recommendations
Willingness to support hands-on testing efforts when required
Technical Environment
Java-based applications
AWS infrastructure
GitHub
High-volume API integrations
Provider and billing system integrations
Success Metrics (First 90 Days)
30-day testing plan delivered and approved
Testing tools and frameworks evaluated and selected
Initial test cases and QA processes established
QA team assessment and growth plan defined
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
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