Lead QA Engineer

Defines, implements and continually improving policies, processes and procedures that deliver consistent and reliable products and services to businesses and customers. Prepares detailed test specifications from which programs will tested and evaluated. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents those programs. Competent to work at the most phases of applications systems analysis and has a good understanding of a business or function. May be responsible for completion of a phase of a project. Regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced analyst/programmers.

Education/Work Experience: Typically requires a degree and 8+ years experience; or no degree and 12+ years combined education and equivalent work experience (typically 1 year experience = 1 year education).

Independence Level/Reports to: Recognized master in professional discipline typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: establishing operational plans for job area. Developing and implementing new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results. Requires communication with leadership. Normally Reports to QA Manager or Sr. Leader.