QA Test Manager

QA Test Manager Location: Austin, Texas (ONSITE)
Contract: 12 months+ potential extension

We are seeking an experienced QA Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing efforts for large-scale modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing testing strategy, execution, and defect management across the full software development lifecycle, while serving as a key liaison between IT, business stakeholders, and vendors.
Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience managing QA/testing activities across multiple testing types (UAT, performance, security, etc.)
• 7+ years of experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases
• Strong experience with defect tracking, reporting, and test documentation
• Experience with QA/testing tools such as Jira, Selenium, JUnit, Microfocus UFT, SQL, or similar
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• 4+ years of experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, JProfiler)
• Experience with Salesforce platforms
• Prior experience working with government agencies is highly desirable
• Experience in a team lead or project management capacity

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA and testing activities across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Define, implement, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies, including Soft UAT guidance
• Coordinate sprint review feedback with vendors and business SMEs
• Review and refine test cases; collaborate with stakeholders to develop new test scenarios
• Manage and execute testing activities, including tracking results, defects, and issue resolution
• Serve as the primary point of contact between IT teams, business users, and vendors
• Lead defect triage, prioritization, tracking, and root cause analysis
• Provide regular status updates on UAT progress, testing outcomes, and defect metrics
• Ensure test coverage, requirement traceability, and successful completion of UAT exit criteria
• Mentor and support QA team members; coordinate testing schedules and resources

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.