[Remote] QA Lead (US Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Affinity is a technology and business consulting and services company seeking a hands-on QA Lead to drive testing efforts and mentor engineers. The role involves ensuring high-quality software delivery through deep technical expertise in automation and strong leadership in Agile environments. Responsibilities • Lead a team of QA Engineers while remaining hands-on with automation and testing frameworks. • Collaborate with product management, development, and DevOps teams in the U.S. and globally. • Own and improve the testing strategy, aligning automation, manual testing, and CI/CD. • Participate in all Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Refinement, Planning, Retrospective). • Define and review test cases for functional, API, and performance coverage. • Perform manual testing where needed and provide early feedback to developers. • Automate acceptance criteria using C# .NET with Playwright. • Implement and optimize pipelines in Azure DevOps for seamless test execution. • Debug and resolve complex issues across Dev, QA, and UAT environments. • Mentor and coach QA Engineers, fostering continuous improvement in testing practices. • Drive performance testing initiatives using tools such as JMeter, k6, or LoadRunner. • Maintain documentation, including test cases, automation scripts, and defect reports. Skills • 10+ years of experience in QA automation, software testing, and Agile development. • Strong C# .NET automation experience with Playwright (TypeScript). • API testing with tools such as Postman, RestSharp, or equivalent. • CI/CD expertise in Azure DevOps, including automated test execution in pipelines. • Strong SQL proficiency. • Experience leading QA teams while remaining hands-on. • Proficiency in TypeScript for automation frameworks (Playwright). • Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks. • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. • Understanding of performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6. • Familiarity with containerized testing environments (Docker/Kubernetes a plus). Benefits • Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. • You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Company Overview • Affinity is a staffing consultancy that provides recruitment services for IT employees. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job