Lead QA Analyst

Varsity Brands

Lead QA Analyst ensuring quality standards in Yearbook Technology at Varsity Brands. Driving quality engineering practices and mentoring QA talent in a creative environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality engineering practices and implementing enterprise QA standards to enhance software quality. Proficient in mentoring QA talent and driving continuous improvement in testing strategies and methodologies.

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Quality Engineering LeadershipEnterprise QA StandardsAgile MethodologiesAutomated Testing PracticesMentoring QA Professionals

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Hard Skills

Software Quality AssuranceTesting Strategy DevelopmentRegression TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingAutomation TestingRoot Cause AnalysisDefect TrackingContinuous TestingAgile Delivery

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaborationInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Jira

Industry Keywords

Complex Enterprise ApplicationsCross-Functional TeamsQuality RisksContinuous ImprovementTesting Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads quality engineering practices across complex initiatives
Improves software quality through enterprise QA standards
Drives release readiness and quality strategy
Influences Product and Engineering decisions through quality expertise
Builds scalable testing approaches that improve engineering effectiveness
Mentors and develops QA talent
Leads testing strategy across multiple products and initiatives
Defines enterprise QA standards and best practices
Designs comprehensive testing approaches for complex systems
Oversees regression, integration, API, and automation testing efforts
Partners with Product and Engineering leadership on release quality
Champions automation and continuous testing practices
Identifies systemic quality risks and recommends mitigation strategies
Leads root cause analysis for significant production defects
Coaches and mentors QA team members
Drives continuous improvement across QA processes, tools, and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 – 8 + years of professional software quality assurance, testing, or related technology experience
Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum
Experience with industry-standard testing and defect tracking tools, including Jira
Experience leading testing for complex enterprise applications
Experience mentoring QA professionals
Experience with Agile delivery and automated testing practices
Preferred: Experience working within cross-functional Agile product delivery teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!