Job Summary Our client, a leading communications provider, is seeking a QA Lead to owns test strategy, execution, and defect management. This person will ensure testing is planned early and coverage protects critical use cases. This position is remote and a 6-12-month contract to start. This position is W-2 only. We are open to working with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Core Responsibilities Automating new manual test scripts stored in the Octane test case management tool Updating and rewriting existing automation scripts to support new functionality or improve resilience against technical execution failures Executing automation batches for out-of-cycle testing requests as needed Troubleshooting automation failures, performing necessary repairs or refactoring to ensure successful execution Clearly communicating progress, risks, and any blockers Proactively seeking assistance when encountering obstacles Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Requires managing both manual and automation testing aspects JIRA Postman HP ALM Other testing tools Ability to support and triage automation efforts as needed Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Jenkins Eclipse Bitbucket or GitLab FAME Octane Java Key Competencies & Behaviors Understands and has worked with nuances of testing in telco Communication will be super important Need to be able to work independently Will eventually need to coordinate with offshore

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Remote Duration:

6-12 months to start

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The approximate pay range for this position is between $105,000 and $110,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. Were passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moments notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy