Lead QA UAT Tester

Job Title: Lead UAT Tester

Job Description

Acts as a lead tester on the creation, maintenance and execution of test scripts, oversight of execution and defect management and other specialty testing activities in the areas of manual and automation testing, test environments, data conditioning and application specialties specific to Mobile and Online/desktop pages. Identifies and develops ways to improve the quality, capability, or e?iciency of the testing process. Responsible for oversight of day-to-day testing activities of multiple releases supporting varying project scope. Consults on estimations, impact assessment and risk assessment of development changes. Manages the resource allocation and demand of international QA team.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution Management: Overseeing all aspects of user acceptance testing (UAT) for various projects, including mobile and online/desktop releases and enhancements. This involves executing test plans, scenarios, and procedures, as well as testing system modifications.
• Experienced ALM user comfortable with quickly adapting to new testing platforms and technologies
• ALM & JIRA Utilization: Demonstrating comfort and expertise in using tools like HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and JIRA for test management and defect tracking.
• Payments testing application experience strongly preferred
• Experience testing software using both desktop/online and mobile devices
• Proven track record of delivering results within a highly matrixed, enterprise level QA environment (ideally with a major Bank or financial institution)
• Capable of adapting to both Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies as needed depending on the project at hand
• Comfortable operating in a demanding, fast paced environment with tight deadlines and minimal instruction
• Estimate testing efforts to support defined testing scope/timelines
• Ensure proper resource allocation is maintained to support efforts within funding limits
• Foster collaboration between different teams for successful releases
• Analyze testing results and other data to ensure continuous improvement in quality and efficiency
• Mentor members of the team in software development, testing methods, and analysis
• Comfortable managing competing priorities from multiple projects simultaneously

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong skills in Selenium automation testing.
• Ability to perform manual testing and regression testing.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of proven experience leading teams, projects, and managing onshore/offshore resources
• Ability to mentor and guide testers while balancing leadership and hands-on execution
• Willingness to execute 4-10 test scripts per week as needed Focus on test execution for UAT digital payments (web and mobile)
• Experience testing Zelle, payments, transfers, bill pay utilized by 55M customers.
• Preferred knowledge of and/or previous experience working with investment and financial products including Retirement/Brokerage, Wires/ACH, P2P, Bill Pay, Digital Transfers/Money Movement

Why Work Here?

Be part of a team that impacts over 47 million users by testing applications that make a difference. Enjoy a long-term contract opportunity with potential for up to three years, offering stability and growth.

Work Environment

Work within an Agile environment collaborating with teams across CLT and India. Engage in innovative testing solutions and contribute to a global technology landscape.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.