Lead QA Engineer, Test Architect

The Walt Disney Company

Lead QA Engineer responsible for test strategies and ensuring product quality for Disney's digital experiences. Collaborate with development teams and improve testing standards.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeGlendale • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,200 - $181,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Impact higher-risk aspects, set priorities, review requirements, and determine scope and limitations of testing initiatives
Guide best-practices, standardization of processes, approaches and methodologies for multiple QA testing services, i.e.: SOA, unit, integration, functional, regression, acceptance, system, load, performance, smoke tests, and defect management
Lead test case creation plans and facilitate reviews/inspections/approvals of test automation for continuous process improvement and reduction of product defects
Lead the documentation of defects, build and execute test plans, help debug and diagnose difficult to complex code issues in selected environments
Influence the Software Development Life Cycle process through collaboration with Infrastructure, Development Operations and development teams
Promote and maintain solid technical relationships with QA Engineers and developers
Communicate, audit, review, and summarize reports, meeting standards and following best practices
Help engage around the estimation and planning of highly sophisticated scalable projects and their budget allocations
You will be expected to stay up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 + years ’ of related work experience
Comfortable working in an agile environment
A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors
An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
Experience with functional test case design & execution for web & mobile applications
Proficient in functional Test Suite & Defect management tools with a desire to further develop technical expertise in data engineering tools, methodologies, and emerging technologies
Ability to work independently and deliver on agreed upon timelines
A no line of code written without testing mindset
Strong time management skills with a history of meeting commitments

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

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Hard Skills & Tools

QA testingtest case creationtest automationdefect managementfunctional test designload testingperformance testingagile methodologiesdata engineeringdebugging

Soft Skills

leadershipteam motivationcreativityexcellencediversity and inclusion advocacyindependencetime managementcommunicationcollaborationprocess improvement