Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead QA Analyst in Clearwater, FL. Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Lead QA Analyst to lead quality assurance efforts for PEO (Professional Employer Organization) projects. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership in agile environments, and hands-on experience with test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator, capable of collaborating effectively with both technical teams and product owners. Key Responsibilities: * Scrum Leadership: Act as the QA Lead in daily scrum meetings, representing the quality perspective and ensuring timely follow-ups with both technical teams and product owners * Automation Ownership: Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber; Update scripts to reflect new functionality and changes * Production Support: Focus on updates to existing functionality, ensuring stability and reliability in production environments * Smoke Testing: Lead efforts in manual and automated smoke testing during CAB deployments (typically at 6 PM EST); Drive efficiency in test execution and validation * Delegation & Oversight: Provide guidance to offshore QA team members, ensuring consistent contribution and testing coverage; Act as the escalation point for technical and process-related issues * Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with onshore tech leads and offshore developers; Must be personable and confident in reaching out to resolve issues or clarify requirements * Security & PII Handling: Manage sensitive data testing with onshore resources due to security protocols