Testing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of automated, performance, and security testing for the CMS DDPS/PRS environment.

• Maintain an automated unit test coverage of 80% or higher using Python Pytest/UnitTest and DBFit/FitNesse frameworks.

• Facilitate BDD and TDD methodologies among all sprint teams.

• Conduct regression and post-implementation validation testing after each CMS release.

• Integrate automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines.

• Utilize CMS enterprise test tools for managing test cases, tracking defects, and maintaining source-controlled test artifacts.

• Establish and uphold QASP performance standards, metrics, measurement techniques, reporting schedules, and corrective action thresholds.

• Submit quarterly QASP self-assessments within 2 weeks following the end of each PI.

• Monitor and report real-time operational quality metrics, including PDE processing volumes, error rates, reconciliation accuracy, and system uptime.

• Oversee security testing and adhere to CMS AI governance policies when evaluating AI/ML models.

• Collaborate within the CMS Lean-Agile Release Train, participate in PI Planning, and deliver Release Deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years in software QA, with a focus on test automation leadership in production environments.

• Proficient hands-on experience with Python, Pytest, and UnitTest.

• Familiarity with DBFit and FitNesse database testing frameworks.

• Experience with TestRail, JIRA, and GitHub.

• Proven track record of enforcing automated test coverage thresholds of 80% or more in CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of Jenkins/CloudBees, JFrog Artifactory/XRay, SonarQube, and Snyk.

• Experience in designing performance testing strategies for high-volume data processing systems.

• Skilled in developing and maintaining QASP performance standards and submitting quarterly self-assessments on federal contracts.

• Familiarity with AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, and New Relic.

• Understanding of FISMA, NIST, and CMS ARS security compliance testing requirements.

• Ability to successfully pass CMS and internal mandatory background checks for public trust.

• Position contingent upon contract award.

• Candidates must reside in one of the designated U.S. states: Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, or Texas.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work.

• Supportive work/life balance.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A collaborative and supportive professional environment.