Abrar Admin

VITS Consulting Corp

<div>
 
 QA Lead (Hybrid &ndash; St. Paul, MN)
 
 
 
 
 Project Overview
 
 
 
 The
 
 Metropolitan Council
 
 is seeking
 
 up to two full-time Quality Assurance Lead resources
 
 to support the
 
 Cubic Program
 
 , a large-scale transformation initiative focused on modernizing fare collection and payment systems across the region&rsquo;s transit network.
 
 
 The selected candidates will provide
 
 strategic QA leadership and hands-on testing execution
 
 across multiple enterprise initiatives involving
 
 cloud-based SaaS platforms and multi-system integrations
 
 . This role combines
 
 team leadership, vendor oversight, test strategy development, and direct testing activities
 
 in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
 
 
 This is a
 
 hybrid position
 
 requiring
 
 onsite presence at least one day per week
 
 at the Metropolitan Council offices in
 
 St. Paul, Minnesota
 
 .
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 QA Leadership &amp; Governance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as the Program QA Lead for multiple enterprise-wide initiatives within the BPSI/Cubic Program.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and testing frameworks across projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide QA governance and oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and monitor quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release readiness.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Test Management &amp; Execution
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead testing efforts including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Test strategy development
 </li>
 <li>
 Test plan creation
 </li>
 <li>
 Test case design
 </li>
 <li>
 Defect management
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Execute manual testing scenarios, including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Functional testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Integration testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Regression testing
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Manage test schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans across concurrent projects.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Team Leadership
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Direct and mentor multiple QA Analysts while managing individual testing workstreams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote QA best practices across the program by mentoring Business Analysts and project teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster collaboration and accountability within cross-functional teams.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Vendor Coordination
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee and validate vendor-led testing activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure vendor deliverables align with program standards, integration requirements, and quality expectations.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 
 
 Work Closely With
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Program Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Business Analysts
 </li>
 <li>
 Development teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Vendors and external partners
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 to prioritize defect resolution and maintain testing scope.
 
 
 
 Configuration &amp; Release Support
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support configuration management and release control processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain testing documentation, traceability, and audit readiness across the QA lifecycle.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience leading QA initiatives or managing QA teams
 </li>
 <li>
 1+ year of experience with cloud-based SaaS implementations
 </li>
 <li>
 2+ years leading QA in multi-vendor or multi-system integration environments
 </li>
 <li>
 2+ years of experience performing manual and automation testing
 </li>
 <li>
 2+ years developing:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 QA strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Test plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Test cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Quality metrics
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 1+ year of experience using test management tools such as:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Azure DevOps
 </li>
 <li>
 JIRA
 </li>
 <li>
 HP ALM
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 2+ years applying QA processes in Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work onsite at least one day per week
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience delivering solutions in government or regulated industries
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience with public sector, utilities, or transportation systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to mass transit technologies, including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Fare collection systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Asset management platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Operational analytics solutions
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Test data management
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Vendor validation processes
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of test automation frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional certifications such as:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 PMP
 </li>
 <li>
 Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe)
 </li>
 <li>
 QA certifications
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Core Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong leadership of cross-functional QA teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate technical QA concepts to business and executive stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on testing responsibilities
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Hybrid work model
 </li>
 <li>
 Combination of independent work and collaborative team environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Onsite presence required at least one day per week
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Work Location:
 
 
 
 390 Robert Street North
 
 
 St. Paul, MN 55101
</div>

Quality Assurance Lead resources

Join VITS Consulting Corp and explore 1   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

VITS Consulting Corp

About Company

Quality Assurance Lead resources