Test Engineering Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation of web-based applications, particularly with a focus on automation testing expertise.

• Take a pivotal role in designing and implementing the quality assurance framework.

• Spearhead the formulation of the overall testing strategy, design of test environments, and management of test data.

• Lead efforts in selecting, hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of testing team members.

• Strategize, execute, and report on software development and maintenance testing activities.

• Assess and provide insights on test documentation.

• Create test plans and procedures to support system evaluations based on specifications and technical data outlined in requirements documents.

• Formulate and implement data collection strategies aligned with data collection needs, including training for operators and data collectors.

• Conduct necessary reviews of all data collection forms and operational logs gathered during testing.

• Review Test Incident Reports for precision and thoroughness.

• Support the analysis of documented user requirements and contribute to the design of test plans that cater to these requirements.

• Collaborate with testing working groups on test-related challenges and subjects.

• Ensure timely communication regarding system upgrades, downtimes, changes, or common issues.

• Log bugs and escalate issues as necessary.

• Conduct technical reviews and guarantee compliance with quality assurance processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Over 5 years of software testing experience, collaborating with developers, project and release managers, system administrators, business analysts, and database administrators.

• More than 2 years of experience in automation testing.

• Proven experience in leading a team and mentoring junior members.

• Proficient in interpreting requirements, drafting quality control documentation (e.g., Test Reports), and developing user acceptance test plans (including Acceptance Criteria).

• Familiarity with Test Management, Automation tools, and processes.

• Understanding of the Performance Testing process and its cadence.

• Expertise in test automation and management tools, such as Playwright and Selenium.

• Capability to work independently and effectively communicate and collaborate within fully remote and/or hybrid teams.

• Must be a U.S. citizen as per contract stipulations.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance or background check.

• General knowledge of the software development life cycle, especially Agile methodologies.

• Experience with low-code platforms like Appian, Outsystems, Pega, Salesforce, etc.

• Familiarity with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Appian Analyst Certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• 4% 401K Match with immediate vesting.

• Paid Time Off.

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Flexible work schedule.

• On-site gym and childcare options available.