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# Quality Engineer Lead

- **Company:** The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Strategies of Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Data Management, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/quality-engineer-lead-18690-dallas-pa-usa-58910052

## About the Role

PNC development) * Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality deliverables * Define and track quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends * Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows * Ensure test environments, test data management, and execution strategies are optimized Tasks * Proven experience as a QA Lead / SDET Lead in enterprise environments * Experience leading or coordinating work across onshore and offshore teams * Strong programming experience in Java * Solid expertise in API testing (RESTful services, tools/frameworks, automation) * Hands-on automation experience with Selenium with Cucumber or Selenium with Karate * Demonstrated experience building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch * Deep understanding of SDET practices and quality engineering principles * Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar) * Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum aaaaaaaaaaac
_ Key requirements * medical/prescription coverage * dental and vision options * 401(k) with match * pension and stock purchase plans * paid time off (holidays and vacation) * educational assistance

## Description

Experteer Overview In this QA Lead role, you will architect and drive automated quality across enterprise platforms within PNC's Lending Technology group. You'll lead cross-functional QA efforts with onshore and offshore teams, shaping test strategy and delivering robust automation for UI and API tests. You'll partner with product, development, and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases and measurable quality outcomes. This position combines hands-on automation with leadership to raise testing standards and enable scalable delivery. Compensation / Benefits * Lead QA strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects and agile teams * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onshore and offshore QA teams * Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing * Hands-on contributor in test automation development using Java-based frameworks * Drive quality engineering practices aligned with SDET principles (shift-left, CI/CD integration, test-driven development) * Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality deliverables * Define and track quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends * Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows * Ensure test environments, test data management, and execution strategies are optimized Tasks * Proven experience as a QA Lead / SDET Lead in enterprise environments * Experience leading or coordinating work across onshore and offshore teams * Strong programming experience in Java * Solid expertise in API testing (RESTful services, tools/frameworks, automation) * Hands-on automation experience with Selenium with Cucumber or Selenium with Karate * Demonstrated experience building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch * Deep understanding of SDET practices and quality engineering principles * Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar) * Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies Key requirements * medical/prescription coverage * dental and vision options * 401(k) with match * pension and stock purchase plans * paid time off (holidays and vacation) * educational assistance


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