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QA Lead jobs are open across software, fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce, from mid-level to director, with specializations in automation engineering, manual testing strategy, and release quality management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Details
Career area
Facility
Position Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06/11/2026
Location
Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID
JOB_POSTING-3-1878
Job Summary:
The SPD Technician Quality Assurance Lead is accountable for precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors, re-evaluation, and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator. This position is responsible for the daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission), along with collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership. This person will perform audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes. The role includes performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor. The incumbent will print various reports in an instrument tracking system. This person will serve as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
- CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (required) Or
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years Progressively responsible experience, which includes specialty instrumentation, devices, and equipment. (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$26.65 - $37.90
Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
No
FTE %:
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Daily Hours:
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Job Details
Career area
Facility
Position Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06/11/2026
Location
Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID
JOB_POSTING-3-1878
Job Summary:
The SPD Technician Quality Assurance Lead is accountable for precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors, re-evaluation, and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator. This position is responsible for the daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission), along with collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership. This person will perform audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes. The role includes performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor. The incumbent will print various reports in an instrument tracking system. This person will serve as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
- CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (required) Or
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years Progressively responsible experience, which includes specialty instrumentation, devices, and equipment. (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$26.65 - $37.90
Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
No
FTE %:
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Daily Hours:
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Citi12
- Humana12
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences9
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)9
- HDR7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software132
- Consulting & Professional Services46
- Banking & Financial Services27
- Electronics & Hardware25
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA lead jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of software QA experience with at least one year in a lead or senior role
- Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Proficiency in test management tools including Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Experience writing and reviewing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build workflows
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your QA Lead Job Search
Quantify defect metrics on your resume
Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. Replace vague statements with numbers: defect escape rates reduced, test cycle time cut, or coverage percentage improved. QA leads who show measurable outcomes move past resume screens faster than those who list tools alone.
Highlight both manual and automation depth
Many qa lead job postings screen for candidates who can own both test strategy and hands-on automation. If your background skews one way, name the frameworks you've worked alongside even in a supporting capacity, so you aren't filtered out before the phone screen.
Target postings that match your team size experience
A qa lead managing two testers at a startup operates very differently from one overseeing a cross-functional team at an enterprise. Filter openings by company stage and team size so your leadership examples map directly to what the hiring manager is looking for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists qa lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a test strategy walkthrough for interviews
QA lead interviews almost always include a scenario question asking you to design a test plan from scratch. Rehearse walking through scope definition, risk prioritization, tool selection, and reporting cadence so you can deliver it confidently without notes.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When you reach the offer stage, ask about the current test coverage baseline, backlog size, and whether you'll have headcount authority. Understanding what you're inheriting gives you leverage on title, resources, and timeline expectations before you sign.
QA Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most qa leads?
The companies hiring the most qa leads right now include Citi, Humana, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest at software companies scaling their release cadence or moving from manual to automated testing.
How many qa lead jobs are remote?
About 28% of qa lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the software engineering org. Automation-focused positions and those tied to cloud-native products tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring lab hardware or on-site release coordination more often require some in-person presence.
How do you become a qa lead?
Most qa leads start as individual contributor testers, build depth in both manual and automated testing, then take on informal mentorship or ownership of a feature area before moving into a lead title. Strengthening your test strategy skills, learning to write and defend a test plan to stakeholders, and contributing to tooling or framework decisions are the steps that signal readiness for a lead role to most hiring managers.
Can you get a qa lead job with limited leadership experience?
Yes, especially at startups or fast-growing teams that promote from within or hire senior QA engineers into a lead role for the first time. The strongest candidates without formal lead titles frame experience around owning a testing workstream end to end, mentoring a colleague, or driving adoption of a new tool, rather than waiting for a management line on their resume.
What does the qa lead interview process look like?
Most qa lead interview processes include an initial recruiter or hiring manager screen, a technical round covering automation, test design, and debugging scenarios, and a leadership round where you walk through how you've managed priorities, communicated defect risk, or built out a testing practice. Some companies add a take-home test plan exercise or ask you to review and critique an existing test suite before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to qa lead jobs?
You can find and apply to qa lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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