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Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Quality Assurance Specialist Senior within PNC's Enterprise Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
- Leads and reports on reviews and tests of software systems and products to verify compliance with applicable specifications and standards.
- Leads the effort to work with software developers to resolves issues of incompliance through system modification, reconfiguration or workarounds. Establishes objectives for testing cycles. Develops test scenarios for unit, process, function, integration and acceptance testing .
- Leads the team in planning and estimating quality assurance support requirements for new products, new functions and new components. Leads audits and reviews .
- Oversees and leads the efforts to monitor adherence to quality standards in the development, implementation and upkeep of software products. Monitors effectiveness of the assurance process and tools .
- Oversees the tracking of quality assurance metrics such as defect density and open defect counts. Oversees team members responsible for testing and inspection of products to determine compliance with specifications .
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Project Management, Project Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Scrum, Software Testing, Test Case Development, Usability TestingCompetencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Influencing, Process Management, Products and Services, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance And Testing, Technical Documentation ManagementWork Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.Education
BachelorsCertifications
No Required Certification(s)Licenses
No Required License(s)Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
California Residents
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Who's Hiring
- Food Lion138F
- PNC Financial Services21

- Rippling18

- DHL15D
- Amazon15

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software45
- Healthcare & Medical Services27
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals24
- Food & Beverage21
- Consulting & Professional Services21
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 Food Lion, PNC Financial Services, and Rippling, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 43% of qa lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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