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QA Lead - Dallas,TX

Photon Career Site United States

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Salary: $38,000 - $135,000 / year

Posted Feb 3, 2026

Role & seniority: QA Lead (senior/lead level)

Stack/tools: Mobile QA, automation frameworks (AccelQ or similar), CI/CD, mobile app architectures, SDKs, APIs; JavaScript knowledge; defect tracking tools

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, testing frameworks, and automation

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers; review plans, cases, and results

  • Establish quality metrics/KPIs, integrate testing into CI/CD, drive continuous improvement, report to stakeholders

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in software quality assurance with mobile app testing

  • Experience designing/implementing mobile automation frameworks (AccelQ or similar)

  • CI/CD experience; strong problem-solving and attention to detail

  • Strong communication; ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior leadership of automation engineers

  • Knowledge of JavaScript

  • Understanding of mobile architectures, SDKs, and APIs

  • Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time role; not for independent contractors; standard benefits and compensation range USD 38,000–135,000 dependent on experience.

Full Description

About the Role

  • We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to drive our quality assurance initiatives and lead a team of QA engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and team leadership. This role requires excellent communication skills to collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and product managers to ensure delivery of high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and testing frameworks
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance and career development
  • Establish quality metrics and KPIs to measure testing effectiveness
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline
  • Review and approve test plans, test cases, and test results
  • Implement automation testing frameworks and best practices
  • Manage defect tracking and resolution processes
  • Conduct regular team meetings and status updates
  • Present quality metrics and testing progress to stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on mobile application testing.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing mobile automation frameworks using tools such as AccelQ, or similar.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of mobile application architectures, SDKs, and APIs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in leading a team of automation engineers is a plus
  • Good knowledge in Java Script

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 38,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 135,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingAutomation FrameworksTeam LeadershipMobile Application TestingCI/CD PipelinesProblem-SolvingCommunicationTechnical GuidanceDefect TrackingContinuous ImprovementJava Script

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