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# Testing Lead

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Application Software, Automation of Marketing, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5073c79f-c584-422d-a157-6f9d3af5699f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
 * 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Testing Leadership, or related disciplines
 * Experience leading QA teams and managing testing initiatives across multiple projects or product lines
 * Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or similar software development environments
 * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test strategy development, and quality processes
 * Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
 * Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change
 * Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks
 * Experience with AI-enabled testing tools and emerging quality engineering technologies
 * Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced testing resources
 * Experience leading testing organizations through modernization initiatives
 * Background in software engineering, automation engineering, or application development
 * Familiarity with mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Testing Lead in Houston, TX., * Testing Lead will develop and implement enterprise-wide testing strategies, frameworks, standards, and best practices

 * Lead the evolution of quality assurance toward automation-first and AI-driven testing approaches
 * Establish consistency across testing processes, methodologies, and quality metrics
 * Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
 * Manage and mentor QA team members while supporting professional development and technical growth
 * Influence and guide testing resources across a matrixed and distributed team environment
 * As a Testing Lead, you will evaluate new testing technologies, automation platforms, and vendor solutions
 * Drive accountability through quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Support delivery execution while maintaining a long-term vision for quality engineering transformation
 * Strengthen collaboration across geographically distributed teams and product groups


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