Mid Level QA Lead Jobs

Mid level qa lead jobs call for professionals ready to own test strategies end to end, mentor junior testers, and drive quality decisions without heavy oversight. 18% of openings run remote or hybrid across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like GT Independence, SGS, and Quest Diagnostics hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles205+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGT Independence
Top cityFremont, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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JPMorganChase
Quality Assurance Tester
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JPMorganChase
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Quality Assurance Tester
JPMorganChase
Wilmington, Delaware
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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SJRC Texas
Quality Assurance Analyst
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SJRC Texas
New 17h ago
Quality Assurance Analyst
SJRC Texas
Jourdanton, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Senior Associate I - Quality Assurance Operations, On the Floor
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Senior Associate I - Quality Assurance Operations, On the Floor
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Madison, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree
10,000+

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist II
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
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Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist II
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Legal
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$80k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Unicon Pharma Inc
Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist II
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Unicon Pharma Inc
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Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist II
Unicon Pharma Inc
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level QA Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

GT Independence
GT Independence6 open roles
SGS
SGS4 open roles
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software28
  • Healthcare & Medical Services24
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Electronics & Hardware15
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15

Mid Level QA Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level qa lead job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you designed the test plan, caught critical defects before release, or guided a junior teammate through a complex scenario. Tailor your resume to show scope and decision-making, and be ready to speak concretely in interviews about how your testing decisions improved product quality or reduced release risk.

Which companies hire mid level qa leads?

Companies hiring mid level qa leads right now include GT Independence, SGS, and Quest Diagnostics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size product companies and enterprise teams that need testers who can run autonomously and contribute to process improvements alongside senior engineers.

Are there remote mid level qa lead jobs?

Yes, and the share is significant. About 18% of mid level qa lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well quality assurance work adapts to distributed teams. Most remote roles at this level still expect strong async communication skills and experience with collaborative test management tools.

How do I move up to a mid level qa lead role?

The path from entry level into mid level qa lead work is built on accumulated ownership. Early on, focus on mastering both manual and automated testing fundamentals, then seek out opportunities to take the lead on a feature or release cycle. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing escape defects or building a reusable test framework, signals readiness to step into mid level responsibilities.

Which industries hire the most mid level qa leads?

Mid Level qa lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, frequently updated products where structured quality processes and experienced testers who can work independently directly reduce risk and release costs.