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# Production Test Lead

- **Company:** Brooksource
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Selenium, Strategies of Testing, Web Platforms, Figma, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3ba2d2c3-b51d-4de4-b6b0-42a2788fa77e

## About the Role

* 7+ years of QA/testing experience in fast-paced production environments
 * Previous experience as a QA Lead, Test Lead, or Senior QA Engineer
 * Proven experience testing customer-facing web and mobile applications
 * Hands-on automation expertise with tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Java
 * Experience with JIRA and test management tools for defect tracking and reporting
 * Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring distributed QA teams
 * Experience working with onshore and/or offshore teams
 * Experience supporting enterprise-scale digital platforms (preferred)
 * Experience building or expanding automation programs (preferred)
 * Familiarity with Figma and AI-assisted testing tools (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

 * Work on highly visible, customer-facing digital products
 * Collaborate with enterprise technology teams
 * Gain exposure to large-scale automation and quality initiatives
 * Long-term opportunity with career growth potential

## Description

Brooksource is seeking a Production Test Lead for a leader in the telecommunications industry to support a large-scale digital products organization focused on delivering high-quality customer-facing web and mobile experiences. This role is ideal for an experienced QA professional with strong automation skills who enjoys leading testing efforts, mentoring teams, and driving quality in fast-paced production environments. As a Production Test Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of enterprise-scale digital platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance testing efficiency. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work on highly visible digital products and contribute to large-scale automation and quality initiatives, with potential for career growth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Lead production testing, regression testing, and release validation activities for web and mobile applications
 * Develop and manage comprehensive test plans, test suites, and test cases
 * Track testing metrics, defects, and overall quality performance, ensuring transparency and accountability
 * Lead and mentor distributed QA resources, including onshore and offshore teams
 * Drive automation initiatives using modern testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Java
 * Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX, and Operations teams to align testing strategies with business goals
 * Manage defect identification, triage, and resolution through JIRA and other test management tools
 * Utilize AI-enabled tools and Figma to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and user experience validation
 * Support enterprise-scale digital platforms and customer-facing applications, ensuring high standards of quality
 * Build or expand automation programs and foster a culture of continuous improvement within QA teams


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