Senior Test Lead (Salesforce)

Location: Hybrid (Minneapolis, MN preferred) | Denver, CO considered | Remote for the right candidateEngagement: 12‑month W2 contract (strong likelihood of extension)Ready to own quality across a complex enterprise Salesforce ecosystem?Trissential is hiring a Senior Test Lead / Test Manager to join our client’s team and drive test strategy, governance, and release readiness across customer-facing and agent-facing platforms. This is a senior, highly visible role where you’ll influence quality at scale without direct people management while partnering with product, architecture, and enterprise quality leadership.If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy being the point of accountability, and know how to balance strategy with hands-on coordination, this role was built for you.What’s in It for You? Enterprise-Level Impact – Own portfolio test readiness across Salesforce, mobile, APIs, and backend systems Leadership Without Burnout – Lead through influence, governance, and strategy not daily people management True Work-Life Balance – 40-hour work week, business hours, no weekends Strategic Partnership Model – Work “two-in-a-box” with another senior Test Lead and strong leadership support Modern Testing Focus – Automation, AI-enabled testing, and continuous improvement are encouraged Long-Term Opportunity – High likelihood of extension beyond the initial 12 months Your Role & Responsibilities Provide portfolio-level test leadership across Salesforce, mobile applications (iOS & Android), APIs, and backend systems Own test planning, governance enforcement, and release risk management Ensure end-to-end system integration testing and complex environment coordination Serve as the single point of accountability for portfolio test readiness and release risk visibility Lead cross-team communication and executive-level status reporting Guide offshore QA teams (manual and automation) across multiple vendors without direct people management Act as the escalation point for quality issues, delivery risks, and process deviations Partner closely with product teams, architecture, release management, and enterprise quality leadership Coordinate testing across concurrent initiatives, including major Salesforce platform transformations (e.g., Salesforce Field Service, CIS replacement) Drive continuous improvement in automation strategy, KPIs, and testing efficiency Skills & Experience You Should Possess 8–10+ years of experience in software testing with strong leadership or portfolio-level responsibility Proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, QA Lead, or Portfolio QA Lead Deep expertise in test strategy, governance, system integration testing, and release readiness Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, challenge, and enforce process adherence Experience working in large, complex, matrixed enterprise environments Salesforce ecosystem testing experience strongly preferred (ERP experience acceptable) Comfort leading vendor-heavy, offshore testing models at scale Bonus Points If You Have Experience with AI-enabled or modern testing practices Prior work in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, financial services) Exposure to large-scale platform transformations or system replacements Strong automation mindset with a focus on efficiency and release velocity Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With Jira with Xray (test & requirements management) Automation tools: Playwright, Appium, Karate Mobile testing on Sauce Labs API & backend testing (Apigee, Kubernetes, Informatica) Salesforce (core platform + Field Service) Microsoft Copilot and other AI-assisted tooling Education & Certifications You NeedNice-to-have Certifications Salesforce certifications Agile / SAFe certifications ISTQB or equivalent testing certification What We OfferAt Trissential, we believe senior talent deserves flexibility, transparency, and support. When you join our client’s team through Trissential, you get both impact and balance. Competitive Compensation – $60–$70 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work Flexible Work Model – Hybrid or remote options available Supportive Leadership – Clear escalation paths and strong executive backing Career Longevity – High likelihood of contract extension and potential long-term opportunities This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States.Ready to be the quality leader teams rely on?Apply today and bring your portfolio-level testing expertise to a role where your voice truly matters.