QA Lead

PLEASE NOTE: while the strong preference is to hire someone within a commutable distance from Frederick, MD, who can work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week, we are open to hiring remotely from the following states: Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

About Music & Arts The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations.

To join our band you will need the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of QA experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years in a QA Lead role.
• 5 years of experience working on ecommerce web, Salesforce and mobile platforms. (ATG experience a plus)
• Proven experience managing onshore and offshore QA teams, driving performance and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and SDLC/Agile development practices.
• Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks and tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with performance and load testing.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud and pipeline.

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $100,000 - $115,000/yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐ related requirements.

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