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QA Lead

HCLTech
Menlo Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

As a QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes.



Responsibilitie

sExecute and maintain manual and automated test cases for new and existing features

.Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution

.Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans

.Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation

.Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress

.Conduct Product Audits with QA leads’ guidance to analyze/improve QA test coverage

.Conduct Bug Audits with QA leads’ guidance to analyse/identify product areas that need improvement

.Provide Release readiness support for Medium/small size features

.Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features

.Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads

.Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams, ensuring product rigor

.Support stealth projects which require a higher level of diligence in execution

.Run and lead testing techniques like benchmarking testing, battery testing, performance testin


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Qualificatio

ns7 years of experience in software quality assurance or a related fiel

d.Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processe

s.Experience writing and executing test cases and test plan

s.Excellent communication and collaboration skill

s.Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environmen

t.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plu

s.Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional team

s.Familiarity with python, javascript, S


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Pay and Benef

itsPay Range Minimum: $ 50 per h

ourPay Range Maximum: $ 60 per h


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HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investig

ation.A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per


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How You’ll Grow At HCL


Tech,
we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you

best.

Salary : $50 - $60

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