QA Lead Jobs in Arizona
QA Lead jobs in Arizona are consistently active, with strong demand across semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace and defense, healthcare technology, and enterprise software development at every level from team lead to senior QA manager. Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by established employers such as Intel, Honeywell, and Banner Health, all of which maintain substantial quality engineering teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona right now are automation testing, embedded systems QA, and Agile-based quality processes. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Posting Date
08/12/26Application Deadline
08/19/26Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max$67,500.00 - $83,125.00 - $98,750.00 - $130,000.00
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $67,500.00 to $83,125.00.
This position is Exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Unclassified - JudicialDepartment
D800 Superior CourtAbout the Position
*****Applicants must currently reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate to Arizona by the time of hire. *****
The Judicial Branch is unable to provide visa sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa etc.).
The IT Quality Assurance Analyst Senior provides the means and measures for testing all aspects of a software solution, both functionally and technically, in order to meet the requirements and overall quality of the intended solution. As an IT Quality Assurance Analyst Senior you will be part of a team responsible for testing and automating our state-of-the-art web-based judicial case management system. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with a well-established automation infrastructure utilizing the latest Selenium web-driver and delivering continuous automated testing and reporting throughout the development cycle.
About The Superior Court:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time . We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications :
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in functional and automated testing
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
Our Preferred Candidate has:
ISTQB foundation, advanced or expert certification.
Experience with case management systems.
Experience with Continuous Integration, Team City and Octopus.
Experience with enterprise-level web application load and performance testing.
Experience with Azure DevOps/Visual Studio.
Experience with Page Object Model (POM) based frameworks (Selenium/Playwright).
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, ADA Testing, (ADA WCAG 2.2 AA), and User Acceptance Testing .
Automated Testing.
Web Service testing (SOAP/JSON).
Web Application Performance/Load Testing.
Agile development lifecycle (Scrum and Kanban)
Skill in:
Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Automated Testing.
SQL / Web Service Testing.
Case management lifecycle.
Test case design and trackability matrix
Continuous Integration, Team City/Octopus/Azure DevOps pipelines.
POM-based automation framework and Selenium/Playwright WebDriver, C#, and .NET framework
Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, TFS source control/GitHub
Object-oriented design and principles
Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization
Ability to:
Be proactive, prioritize, and work with flexibility while meeting goals and deadlines
Work efficiently with minimal supervision, highly motivated self-starter
Work in a highly collaborative team environment
Create test plans and articulate successful measures for evaluating software in the development phase of a project
Problem-solve a variety of situations
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Leads a project from start to finish and ensures all work performed is within the defined standards and guidelines.
Creates, maintains, executes and organizes reusable functional test cases Azure DevOps
Communicates status and results by creating progress reports during the execution of a project/test cycle.
Articulates defects with concise steps enabling others to reproduce a condition.
Translates business and functional requirements into test cases, ensuring they meet the business and system requirements, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues as well as maintaining a regression suite of test cases.
Ensures test coverage accounts for positive and negative testing, cross-browser testing, mobile and cloud testing, integration testing, white box and black box testing as well as functional testing.
Interprets daily automated test reports to identify issues with the application / automated scripts.
Collaborate with other testers to ensure product quality, increase test coverage and meet sprint deadlines.
Provide mentoring and training for junior and/or other functional testing team members.
Supports continuous improvement of the current software quality assurance methodologies process.
Identifies and investigates issues and proactively seeks solutions.
Ensures proper coordination and communication with customers and internal staff to identify and resolve customer problems and concerns associated with supported software applications.
Runs and interprets automated test execution results to identify issues with the application.
Utilizes Selenium and/or Playwright to create smoke and regression tests in C# / .NET.
Deploys applications to the QA environment using Octopus/TeamCity/Azure DevOps during testing cycles.
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Posting Date
08/12/26Application Deadline
08/19/26Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max$67,500.00 - $83,125.00 - $98,750.00 - $130,000.00
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $67,500.00 to $83,125.00.
This position is Exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Unclassified - JudicialDepartment
D800 Superior CourtAbout the Position
*****Applicants must currently reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate to Arizona by the time of hire. *****
The Judicial Branch is unable to provide visa sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa etc.).
The IT Quality Assurance Analyst Senior provides the means and measures for testing all aspects of a software solution, both functionally and technically, in order to meet the requirements and overall quality of the intended solution. As an IT Quality Assurance Analyst Senior you will be part of a team responsible for testing and automating our state-of-the-art web-based judicial case management system. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with a well-established automation infrastructure utilizing the latest Selenium web-driver and delivering continuous automated testing and reporting throughout the development cycle.
About The Superior Court:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time . We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications :
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in functional and automated testing
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
Our Preferred Candidate has:
ISTQB foundation, advanced or expert certification.
Experience with case management systems.
Experience with Continuous Integration, Team City and Octopus.
Experience with enterprise-level web application load and performance testing.
Experience with Azure DevOps/Visual Studio.
Experience with Page Object Model (POM) based frameworks (Selenium/Playwright).
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, ADA Testing, (ADA WCAG 2.2 AA), and User Acceptance Testing .
Automated Testing.
Web Service testing (SOAP/JSON).
Web Application Performance/Load Testing.
Agile development lifecycle (Scrum and Kanban)
Skill in:
Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Automated Testing.
SQL / Web Service Testing.
Case management lifecycle.
Test case design and trackability matrix
Continuous Integration, Team City/Octopus/Azure DevOps pipelines.
POM-based automation framework and Selenium/Playwright WebDriver, C#, and .NET framework
Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, TFS source control/GitHub
Object-oriented design and principles
Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization
Ability to:
Be proactive, prioritize, and work with flexibility while meeting goals and deadlines
Work efficiently with minimal supervision, highly motivated self-starter
Work in a highly collaborative team environment
Create test plans and articulate successful measures for evaluating software in the development phase of a project
Problem-solve a variety of situations
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Leads a project from start to finish and ensures all work performed is within the defined standards and guidelines.
Creates, maintains, executes and organizes reusable functional test cases Azure DevOps
Communicates status and results by creating progress reports during the execution of a project/test cycle.
Articulates defects with concise steps enabling others to reproduce a condition.
Translates business and functional requirements into test cases, ensuring they meet the business and system requirements, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues as well as maintaining a regression suite of test cases.
Ensures test coverage accounts for positive and negative testing, cross-browser testing, mobile and cloud testing, integration testing, white box and black box testing as well as functional testing.
Interprets daily automated test reports to identify issues with the application / automated scripts.
Collaborate with other testers to ensure product quality, increase test coverage and meet sprint deadlines.
Provide mentoring and training for junior and/or other functional testing team members.
Supports continuous improvement of the current software quality assurance methodologies process.
Identifies and investigates issues and proactively seeks solutions.
Ensures proper coordination and communication with customers and internal staff to identify and resolve customer problems and concerns associated with supported software applications.
Runs and interprets automated test execution results to identify issues with the application.
Utilizes Selenium and/or Playwright to create smoke and regression tests in C# / .NET.
Deploys applications to the QA environment using Octopus/TeamCity/Azure DevOps during testing cycles.
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Electronics & Hardware
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA lead jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Three or more years of QA experience including at least one year in a lead or supervisory role
- Demonstrated proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
- Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports at scale
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Strong communication skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting quality metrics to stakeholders
QA Lead Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa lead in Arizona?
Becoming a qa lead in Arizona does not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field alongside hands-on QA experience. Most Arizona hiring managers look for candidates who have progressed from QA analyst or software tester roles into positions where they coordinated test strategy or mentored junior testers. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Advanced level add credibility and are recognized by major Arizona employers in semiconductor, defense, and healthcare technology sectors.
Which companies hire qa leads in Arizona?
Employers hiring qa leads in Arizona right now include DHL, Blue Spire, and State of Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and large hospital networks means qa lead demand stays broad across both product and regulated-industry environments.
Which Arizona cities have the most qa lead jobs?
Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe account for the largest share of qa lead openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives volume through its dense cluster of enterprise technology companies, defense contractors like Honeywell and Raytheon, and major health systems, while Tempe and Chandler benefit from Intel's manufacturing campus and a growing base of software and fintech firms that have established regional offices in the East Valley corridor.
Are there remote qa lead jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most technical roles, because quality assurance work is largely analytical and tool-based rather than physically on-site. About 25% of qa lead openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed software testing work has become. Automation engineering and test strategy functions are the portions of the qa lead role most commonly offered on a fully remote basis, while embedded systems and hardware validation roles still require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a qa lead in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a QA analyst or software tester role first, then building toward a lead position by volunteering to own test planning or mentor new team members. In Arizona, large employers like Intel and Honeywell post associate quality engineer and entry-level test engineer roles that serve as direct pipelines into QA leadership. Community colleges such as Mesa Community College offer software testing coursework, and earning an ISTQB Foundation certification before applying signals readiness for structured QA environments even without a lengthy work history.
Where can I find and apply to qa lead jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to qa lead jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the listings by location or specialty, find roles that fit your background and career stage, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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