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Principal Quality Engineering Lead

Judge Group, Inc.Cincinnati, OH🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Principal Quality Engineering Lead role offers a significant opportunity to shape quality engineering strategies and drive technical excellence within a reputable company. If you are a seasoned technical leader with extensive experience in quality engineering, automation, and AI, and possess a knack for guiding teams, you will thrive here, with a competitive hourly rate of $70-$80 USD. We encourage you to apply and explore this impactful leadership position!

Quick Overview

Salary
$70 - $80/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Leader

Job Description

Location: Cincinnati, OH Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Principal Quality Engineering Lead

Required Experience

Technical Leadership

10+ years in software engineering, quality engineering, platform engineering, or related technical disciplines.

Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives without direct authority.

Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices and distributed systems.

Quality Engineering Expertise

Experience defining test strategies across multiple test levels.

Deep understanding of automation frameworks and CI/CD practices.

Knowledge of release quality, risk assessment, defect prevention, and production readiness.

AI Fluency

Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to engineering workflows.

Ability to evaluate AI opportunities beyond simple code generation.

Understanding of strengths, limitations, risks, and governance considerations associated with AI-assisted engineering.

Technical Depth

Must be able to:

Review code effectively.

Review automation frameworks and technical designs.

Evaluate architectural tradeoffs.

Guide engineering teams without becoming the primary implementer.

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