QA Test Lead

Hiring: QA Test Lead (Healthcare / Business Testing) Location: 100% Remote (Must be local to DMV – DC/MD/VA) Duration: 10+ Months (Contract to Hire) We are seeking a QA Test Lead with strong healthcare domain experience to lead end-to-end testing, defect management, and business validation activities. Requirements: 8+ years of experience in software testing, QA, or test leadership Strong experience in SDLC, test planning, and test strategy Healthcare domain experience (UM, CM, Clinical Operations) is mandatory Must Have Skills: Experience with Utilization Management (UM) platforms Business testing and end-to-end validation Requirements traceability and defect lifecycle management Project coordination and stakeholder communication Familiarity with CMS regulations (CMS-0057 F preferred) Responsibilities: Lead test planning, execution, and defect management across projects Develop test plans, test cases, and automation strategies Manage defect triage, reporting, and resolution tracking Ensure requirements traceability and testing coverage Coordinate with business, IT, and testing teams for successful delivery Provide weekly project status, risks, and issue tracking Leadership Responsibilities: Mentor and guide QA teams and testers Drive best practices in testing processes and quality assurance Act as liaison between stakeholders and technical teams Key Notes: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills required Experience in healthcare payer environments is highly preferred This is a lead-level role requiring both hands-on testing expertise and team leadership capabilities. Send resume to: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] WhatsApp: [Upgrade to PRO to see link]