The Planet Group

Job Description

Job Title: Lead QA Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite 5 Days/Week – Some Teams May Be Hybrid)

Employment Type: 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

Pay Rate: Up to $52/hour W2

Hours: 40 hours/week, 8am–5pm PT

Work Authorization: W2 Only

Interview Process: 2–3 Rounds (Initial Phone Screen + Webex/Onsite Panel)

Background Check: Required

Overview

We are actively hiring a Lead QA Engineer for a high-impact, fast-moving project based in Sunnyvale, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead quality assurance efforts across multiple web and mobile platforms for a highly recognizable technology-driven program.

You will be joining a multidisciplinary QA studio at a critical moment—supporting several projects kicking off at the start of Q4. The role offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams, influence the QA lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and be hands-on in both manual and automation testing.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own and drive QA leadership across high-visibility releases
• Build and extend test automation processes using cutting-edge tools
• Influence cross-functional project delivery across design, content, and engineering
• Work in an environment where delivery velocity and quality ownership go hand in hand

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers and SDETs across multiple projects
• Participate in all aspects of testing: strategy, planning, regression, integration, E2E, and automation
• Design and maintain test plans and automation frameworks
• Build automation scripts using Selenium, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, and TestNG
• Identify defects, debug issues, and verify fixes in complex web and mobile applications
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, process, and tooling
• Own the QA deliverables, deadlines, and escalation paths for multiple projects
• Act as a collaborative partner across project managers, developers, and release teams
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team skill-building

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of QA engineering experience across web and mobile applications
• 2+ years of QA leadership or mentorship experience
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, REST APIs, XML, JSON
• Experience testing modern front-end frameworks: React, Vue.js, or Angular
• Experience testing backend systems, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, and continuous integration workflows
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

• Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, Mocha, Jasmine, TestNG
• Tech Stack: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, JSON, REST APIs
• Frameworks: Vue.js, React, Angular
• Versioning & CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins
• Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Additional Info

• Project start date is July 1 — candidates must be available for immediate interviews
• Candidates must be onsite 5 days/week, although certain projects may allow a hybrid 3-day onsite arrangement
• Extensions and conversion are possible for top performers
• This is a project-based opening with high visibility and opportunity for long-term contribution

Ready to lead QA in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with direct product impact?

Apply now and help us deliver user-centric, pixel-perfect experiences that scale.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.