Lead QA Engineer Backfill FLEX

HiMindsource is seeking a Lead QA for one of our Direct Clients based in Silicon Valley . If interested, please drop your resume toJob Title: Lead QA EngineerLocation: Hybrid – Austin,TXType: ContractWe're seeking a hands-on Lead QA Engineer to drive quality efforts across web and mobile projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll lead QA engineers, own testing strategies, and ensure on-time, high-quality releases.Lead and mentor a QA team; define test strategies, metrics, and best practicesOwn QA processes across planning, execution, automation, and releaseCollaborate cross-functionally with PMs, developers, and content teamsDrive test automation coverage using tools like Selenium, Appium, Mocha, Jasmine, etc.Identify and troubleshoot defects; ensure quality standards are metSupport hiring, onboarding, and internal knowledge sharing6+ years testing web & mobile apps; 2+ years leading QA teamsStrong experience in test automation and QA lifecycleProficient in JavaScript or other OOP languagesSkilled with tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Protractor, TestNG, etc.Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, REST APIsFamiliar with front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular)CI/CD experience with GitLab, JenkinsExcellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skillsBachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent