Software QA Lead

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead QA Engineer to join our Software Quality Assurance team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the quality assurance strategy across our product portfolio. You will work closely with product managers, project managers, developers, and other QA engineers to facilitate testing (e.g., project estimates, testing strategies, test documents, defect tracking, process documentation). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA methodologies, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members while ensuring the delivery of exceptional fitness products.

**this is a hybrid position based out of Franklin Park, IL - M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist and implement quality assurance test strategy including manual, automated, and performance testing strategies, best practices and test tools

Design, create, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases using JIRA stories, functional specifications and design documents

Act as a team leader or project leader as necessary

Document defects as they are discovered

Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight for more junior team members

Assign duties and monitor quality of work, assure project teams follow QA practices, methodologies and processes

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, best practices, and testing techniques

Proficient in QA and Documentation tools: JIRA or similar

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments

Problem solving skills necessary to analyze complex issues and determine workable solutions

Demonstrated capabilities in teamwork and leadership

Experience leading exploratory testing initiatives and building test strategies

Proven experience with test planning, test case development, and defect management

Experience testing complex hardware-software integrated systems

Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the fitness industry

Experience with API testing and tools like Postman or SoapUI

Knowledge of database testing and SQL

ISTQB Advanced Level certification or other relevant QA certifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

CSTE or ISQ certification preferred

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $90,500 - $132,200 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Franklin Park, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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