Salesforce Quality Assurance Lead (SC Clearance)

March 18, 2026 Type Contract Location (Remote) A pure-play Salesforce and MuleSoft partner since 2021, Cloud Odyssey brings together the enthusiasm and innovation of a young company with the extensive experience and expertise of its people. With a global track record of over 100 successful projects, a consistent 5/5 customer satisfaction rating, and deep domain expertise across key industries, we’re quickly establishing ourselves as the go-to partner for Salesforce and MuleSoft in Asia, Europe and North America. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Lead to join our team as a subcontractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the quality assurance efforts for Salesforce Service Cloud solutions throughout the development lifecycle. This role demands a strong background in software quality assurance, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues. The QA Lead will work closely with developers, architects, and project managers, and will be responsible for managing a team of QA resources, Master Test Plan and Test Strategy, Reporting and Test traceability. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies for Salesforce Service Cloud implementations, based on provided designs and user stories.
• Lead a team of QA analysts and testers, providing guidance, mentoring, and support. Oversee various testing activities, including functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using Jira, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution with the development team.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to project stakeholders, highlighting areas of risk, progress, and potential improvements.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and project managers to ensure that solutions meet quality standards, business requirements, and architectural guidelines.
• Participate in requirements gathering and design reviews to provide input on testability, quality considerations, and resource planning.
• Drive the development and improvement of QA processes, best practices, and testing methodologies.
• Work within an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverable deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, deliverable deadlines, and budget constraints.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including Master Test Plan and Test strategy, test cases, test summary reports, and quality metrics.
• Manage and maintain the QA environment and test tooling.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Assurance Consultant or Software Tester, with at least 3+ years in a lead role.
• Extensive experience with Salesforce Service Cloud implementations.
• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, quality assurance principles, and best practices.
• Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies.
• Extensive experience with Jira for defect tracking and test management.
• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant) are highly desirable.
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Provar).
• Experience with tools like Zephyr.
• Proven experience in test automation, including the development and implementation of automation frameworks.
• Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience managing and mentoring QA teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and delegate appropriately.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.

Security Level:

• SC Clearance is mandatory.

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