QA Lead

Expleo • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $115,000 - $123,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced QA leader ready to drive quality across complex, mission-critical programs? Trissential is hiring a QA Lead to join our client’s team and deliver excellence across large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives. This is your opportunity to influence testing strategy, mentor QA teams, and ensure quality across multi-system integrations and vendor-led workstreams—all within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
What’s In It for You?
High-impact leadership across enterprise transformation programs
Influence testing strategy, governance, and quality standards
Work across multi-vendor, multi-system environments
Exposure to SaaS implementations, transit/operational systems, and regulated industry practices
A culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and ownership

Requirements

• 10+ years in software QA or testing roles
• 5+ years leading QA efforts on programs or large-scale projects
• Experience with cloud-based SaaS implementations
• Background working in multi-vendor or multi-system integration environments
• Experience performing both manual and automation testing
• Proven ability to develop QA strategies, test plans, test cases, and quality metrics
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA, or HP ALM
• Experience applying QA methodologies in Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall environments
• Ability to work onsite in St. Paul at least one day per week

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within government or regulated industries implementing mission-critical systems
• Experience with mass transit technology solutions, including fare collection, asset management, or operational analytics
• Prior experience in public sector, utilities, or transportation organizations
• Familiarity with test data management, performance testing, and vendor validation processes
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks or testing tools (even if not fully deployed)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields
• Advanced degree or certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple large-scale enterprise initiatives
• Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and test frameworks
• Provide hands-on leadership, including test plan creation, test case development, and defect management
• Direct and mentor QA Analysts while supporting active testing across workstreams
• Oversee and validate vendor-led testing, ensuring alignment with program requirements
• Build and manage QA schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans
• Perform manual, functional, regression, and integration testing across interconnected platforms
• Support configuration management, release control, and full traceability throughout the QA lifecycle
• Define and track QA metrics such as coverage, defect density, and exit criteria
• Partner with business analysts, program managers, developers, and vendors to resolve defects and align priorities
• Provide QA governance across all project phases and ensure adherence to enterprise methodologies
• Mentor cross-functional partners in QA practices to promote consistent quality across initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid work environment – Onsite presence in St. Paul at least one day per week
• Career growth supported through training, mentoring, and leadership exposure
• A team culture built on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level