Senior Test Lead (Salesforce)
Expleo, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Overview
Location:
Hybrid (Minneapolis, MN preferred) | Denver, CO considered | Remote for the right candidate
Engagement:
12-month W2 contract (strong likelihood of extension)
Ready to own quality across a complex enterprise Salesforce ecosystem?
Trissential is hiring a
Senior Test Lead / Test Manager
to join our client's team and drive test strategy, governance, and release readiness across customer-facing and agent-facing platforms. This is a
senior, highly visible role
where you'll influence quality at scale without direct people management while partnering with product, architecture, and enterprise quality leadership.
If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy being the point of accountability, and know how to balance strategy with hands-on coordination, this role was built for you.
What's in It for You?
Enterprise-Level Impact
- Own portfolio test readiness across Salesforce, mobile, APIs, and backend systems
Leadership Without Burnout
- Lead through influence, governance, and strategy not daily people management
True Work-Life Balance
- 40-hour work week, business hours, no weekends
Strategic Partnership Model
- Work "two-in-a-box" with another senior Test Lead and strong leadership support
Modern Testing Focus
- Automation, AI-enabled testing, and continuous improvement are encouraged
Long-Term Opportunity
- High likelihood of extension beyond the initial 12 months
Your Role & Responsibilities
Provide portfolio-level test leadership across Salesforce, mobile applications (iOS & Android), APIs, and backend systems
Own test planning, governance enforcement, and release risk management
Ensure end-to-end system integration testing and complex environment coordination
Serve as the single point of accountability for portfolio test readiness and release risk visibility
Lead cross-team communication and executive-level status reporting
Guide offshore QA teams (manual and automation) across multiple vendors without direct people management
Act as the escalation point for quality issues, delivery risks, and process deviations
Partner closely with product teams, architecture, release management, and enterprise quality leadership
Coordinate testing across concurrent initiatives, including major Salesforce platform transformations (e.g., Salesforce Field Service, CIS replacement)
Drive continuous improvement in automation strategy, KPIs, and testing efficiency
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
8-10+ years of experience in software testing with strong leadership or portfolio-level responsibility
Proven experience as a
Test Lead, Test Manager, QA Lead, or Portfolio QA Lead
Deep expertise in test strategy, governance, system integration testing, and release readiness
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, challenge, and enforce process adherence
Experience working in large, complex, matrixed enterprise environments
Salesforce ecosystem testing experience strongly preferred (ERP experience acceptable)
Comfort leading vendor-heavy, offshore testing models at scale
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience with AI-enabled or modern testing practices
Prior work in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, financial services)
Exposure to large-scale platform transformations or system replacements
Strong automation mindset with a focus on efficiency and release velocity
Tools & Technologies You'll Work With
Jira with Xray (test & requirements management)
Automation tools: Playwright, Appium, Karate
Mobile testing on Sauce Labs
API & backend testing (Apigee, Kubernetes, Informatica)
Salesforce (core platform + Field Service)
Microsoft Copilot and other AI-assisted tooling
Education & Certifications You Need
Nice-to-have certifications:
Salesforce certifications
Agile / SAFe certifications
ISTQB or equivalent testing certification
What We Offer
At Trissential, we believe senior talent deserves flexibility, transparency, and support. When you join our client's team through Trissential, you get both impact and balance.
Competitive Compensation - $60-$70 per hour . Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents
- Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
Paid Time Off
- Offers paid time away from work
Flexible Work Model
- Hybrid or remote options available
Supportive Leadership
- Clear escalation paths and strong executive backing
Career Longevity
- High likelihood of contract extension and potential long-term opportunities
This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to be the quality leader teams rely on?
Apply today and bring your portfolio-level testing expertise to a role where your voice truly matters.
Location:
Hybrid (Minneapolis, MN preferred) | Denver, CO considered | Remote for the right candidate
Engagement:
12-month W2 contract (strong likelihood of extension)
Ready to own quality across a complex enterprise Salesforce ecosystem?
Trissential is hiring a
Senior Test Lead / Test Manager
to join our client's team and drive test strategy, governance, and release readiness across customer-facing and agent-facing platforms. This is a
senior, highly visible role
where you'll influence quality at scale without direct people management while partnering with product, architecture, and enterprise quality leadership.
If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy being the point of accountability, and know how to balance strategy with hands-on coordination, this role was built for you.
What's in It for You?
Enterprise-Level Impact
- Own portfolio test readiness across Salesforce, mobile, APIs, and backend systems
Leadership Without Burnout
- Lead through influence, governance, and strategy not daily people management
True Work-Life Balance
- 40-hour work week, business hours, no weekends
Strategic Partnership Model
- Work "two-in-a-box" with another senior Test Lead and strong leadership support
Modern Testing Focus
- Automation, AI-enabled testing, and continuous improvement are encouraged
Long-Term Opportunity
- High likelihood of extension beyond the initial 12 months
Your Role & Responsibilities
Provide portfolio-level test leadership across Salesforce, mobile applications (iOS & Android), APIs, and backend systems
Own test planning, governance enforcement, and release risk management
Ensure end-to-end system integration testing and complex environment coordination
Serve as the single point of accountability for portfolio test readiness and release risk visibility
Lead cross-team communication and executive-level status reporting
Guide offshore QA teams (manual and automation) across multiple vendors without direct people management
Act as the escalation point for quality issues, delivery risks, and process deviations
Partner closely with product teams, architecture, release management, and enterprise quality leadership
Coordinate testing across concurrent initiatives, including major Salesforce platform transformations (e.g., Salesforce Field Service, CIS replacement)
Drive continuous improvement in automation strategy, KPIs, and testing efficiency
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
8-10+ years of experience in software testing with strong leadership or portfolio-level responsibility
Proven experience as a
Test Lead, Test Manager, QA Lead, or Portfolio QA Lead
Deep expertise in test strategy, governance, system integration testing, and release readiness
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, challenge, and enforce process adherence
Experience working in large, complex, matrixed enterprise environments
Salesforce ecosystem testing experience strongly preferred (ERP experience acceptable)
Comfort leading vendor-heavy, offshore testing models at scale
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience with AI-enabled or modern testing practices
Prior work in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, financial services)
Exposure to large-scale platform transformations or system replacements
Strong automation mindset with a focus on efficiency and release velocity
Tools & Technologies You'll Work With
Jira with Xray (test & requirements management)
Automation tools: Playwright, Appium, Karate
Mobile testing on Sauce Labs
API & backend testing (Apigee, Kubernetes, Informatica)
Salesforce (core platform + Field Service)
Microsoft Copilot and other AI-assisted tooling
Education & Certifications You Need
Nice-to-have certifications:
Salesforce certifications
Agile / SAFe certifications
ISTQB or equivalent testing certification
What We Offer
At Trissential, we believe senior talent deserves flexibility, transparency, and support. When you join our client's team through Trissential, you get both impact and balance.
Competitive Compensation - $60-$70 per hour . Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents
- Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
Paid Time Off
- Offers paid time away from work
Flexible Work Model
- Hybrid or remote options available
Supportive Leadership
- Clear escalation paths and strong executive backing
Career Longevity
- High likelihood of contract extension and potential long-term opportunities
This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to be the quality leader teams rely on?
Apply today and bring your portfolio-level testing expertise to a role where your voice truly matters.