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Title: Test Stream Lead
Duration: 3 Months with possible conversion to full-time/Contract to Hire
Location: On-site at Chicago, IL
HYBRID - 4 Days onsite a week
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours per day
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Test Stream Lead to oversee end-to-end testing across parallel interconnected workstreams within a complex program. This role ensures that testing is coordinated, integrated, and aligned across all streams, with a strong focus on validating cross-system dependencies, data flows, and business processes. The Test Stream Lead will act as the central authority for test strategy, execution, defect management, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
• Define and own the overall test strategy covering parallel interconnected workstreams
• Develop integrated test plans including System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Ensure alignment of test objectives with business requirements and program goals
Cross-Stream Coordination
• Coordinate testing activities across all workstreams to ensure seamless integration
• Identify and manage interdependencies, data handoffs, and interface validations
• Work closely with workstream leads to align test schedules and environments
Test Execution Oversight
• Oversee execution of SIT, E2E, regression, and UAT cycles
• Ensure proper test coverage across systems, workflows, and edge cases
• Monitor testing progress and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards
Defect & Quality Management
• Establish and manage defect lifecycle processes
• Prioritize defects based on business impact and cross-stream dependencies
• Drive defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution
Environment & Data Management
• Ensure availability and stability of integrated test environments
• Coordinate test data setup, masking, and refresh strategies
• Validate end-to-end data consistency across systems
Stakeholder Communication
• Provide regular status updates to Program Manager and stakeholders
• Highlight risks, issues, and quality metrics clearly and proactively
• Facilitate go/no-go decisions based on test outcomes
Risk & Issue Management
• Identify risks related to integration points, dependencies, and test coverage
• Maintain RAID log specific to testing activities
• Escalate critical issues impacting release timelines
Governance & Reporting
• Define testing KPIs (defect leakage, test coverage, pass rates, etc.)
• Produce dashboards and reports for leadership
• Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
• 7–10+ years of experience in software testing/QA
• Proven experience leading testing for multi-system, integrated programs
• Strong understanding of SIT, E2E, UAT, and regression testing
• Experience managing testing across multiple teams or workstreams
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in enterprise programs (e.g., cloud transformation, ERP, data integration)
• Knowledge of API, middleware, and data validation testing
• Experience with automation frameworks and tools
Key Skills
• Cross-system integration testing
• Defect triage and prioritization
• Test planning and coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Risk management
• Analytical thinking
Success Metrics
• High-quality, defect-free releases across all parallel workstreams
• Effective validation of cross-stream integrations
• Minimal defect leakage into production
• On-time completion of test cycles
• Strong stakeholder confidence in release readiness
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