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Job ID:
J54772
Job Title:
Lead QE Engineer
Location:
Shrewsbury, MA
Duration:
13 Months + Extension
Domain Exposure:
Retail
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other
Job Title: Lead QE Engineer
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Duration: 13 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $67/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Lead QE Engineer with strong expertise in manual/functional testing and mobile automation testing using Appium. The candidate will be responsible for leading QA activities, ensuring product quality, and driving effective test strategies across mobile applications.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead manual, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
- Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation scripts using Appium.
- Perform testing across Android and iOS platforms.
- Create test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test reports.
- Identify, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams.
- Drive QA best practices, automation improvements, and release quality.
Required Skills :
- Strong experience in Manual and Functional Testing.
- Hands-on experience in Mobile Automation Testing using Appium.
- Good understanding of Android and iOS application testing.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA preferred).
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical, communication, and team leadership skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job ID:
J54772
Job Title:
Lead QE Engineer
Location:
Shrewsbury, MA
Duration:
13 Months + Extension
Domain Exposure:
Retail
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other
Job Title: Lead QE Engineer
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Duration: 13 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $67/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Lead QE Engineer with strong expertise in manual/functional testing and mobile automation testing using Appium. The candidate will be responsible for leading QA activities, ensuring product quality, and driving effective test strategies across mobile applications.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead manual, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
- Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation scripts using Appium.
- Perform testing across Android and iOS platforms.
- Create test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test reports.
- Identify, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams.
- Drive QA best practices, automation improvements, and release quality.
Required Skills :
- Strong experience in Manual and Functional Testing.
- Hands-on experience in Mobile Automation Testing using Appium.
- Good understanding of Android and iOS application testing.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA preferred).
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical, communication, and team leadership skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QE lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of software quality engineering or test automation experience
- Proficiency with at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience leading or mentoring a QA or QE team
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Strong knowledge of API testing and performance testing methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your QE Lead Job Search
Quantify test coverage impact on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers. Replace vague phrases like 'improved quality' with specifics: how much you reduced defect escape rate, how many automation scripts you owned, or how many engineers you led through a testing transformation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists qe lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the testing stack listed
QE Lead postings vary widely between Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Appium shops. Mirror the exact tools named in each job description so your resume clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Show strategic ownership, not just execution
Many qe lead candidates get screened out for sounding like senior QA engineers. Highlight moments where you defined a testing strategy, built a framework from scratch, or influenced a release decision rather than just running test cases.
Prepare a system-design answer for quality architecture
Expect at least one interview round where you are asked to design a test strategy for a new product or microservice. Practice talking through risk analysis, coverage layers, and tool selection out loud before the interview.
Negotiate scope and team size, not just salary
At the qe lead level, your leverage is role definition. When you receive an offer, ask about headcount, autonomy over tooling choices, and whether the role has a path to hiring. These shape your day-to-day more than the title.
QE Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most qe leads?
The companies hiring the most qe leads right now include Humana, TECHSTRA SOLUTIONS, and Robotics Technologies, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Massachusetts, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in companies scaling their engineering orgs and moving toward continuous delivery.
How many qe lead jobs are remote?
About 100% of qe lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed quality leadership. Automation-focused and platform QE roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to embedded systems or hardware typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a qe lead?
Start by building deep hands-on experience in test automation and CI/CD integration as a QA or QE engineer. Take on informal leadership, like owning a framework migration or mentoring junior testers, before applying to lead roles. Build a portfolio that shows strategic thinking: test plans you authored, tools you selected, and outcomes your quality work produced.
Can I get a qe lead job with little experience in a lead role?
Yes, if you can demonstrate leadership impact even without the title. Hiring managers look for candidates who have driven a testing initiative, made tooling decisions, or coached peers, regardless of whether their role was formally called a lead. Reframe your resume around ownership and outcomes rather than tasks and responsibilities.
What does the qe lead interview process look like?
Most qe lead interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical round covering automation frameworks and testing strategy, a system design or quality architecture exercise, and a behavioral panel focused on leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Some companies also include a take-home coding or test-plan challenge. Expect questions about how you have influenced engineering culture and release quality.
Where can I find and apply to qe lead jobs?
You can find and apply to qe lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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