Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Leidos is seeking a Quality Control Lead to drive testing excellence across mission-critical IT and software solutions. You will own test strategy, plan and execute functional, regression, and integration testing, and lead a small QA team to ensure secure, reliable system delivery for government and commercial clients. Responsibilities include defining quality standards, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with developers and product owners, and reporting quality metrics. This role thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of functional, regression, and integration testing for complex IT systems.
• Define and maintain quality standards, test strategies, and acceptance criteria for software releases.
• Supervise and mentor QA team members, coordinating workloads and reviewing test deliverables.
• Implement and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and security teams to resolve defects and risks.
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics to stakeholders and recommend process improvements.

Required Skills

• Test planning and strategy
• Test case design and execution
• Automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
• API and integration testing
• Performance and security testing
• Defect tracking and root cause analysis
• SQL and data validation
• Agile/Scrum delivery practices
• CI/CD pipeline integration for testing
• Quality metrics and reporting