Testing Lead [USC]

Overview

Remote
Up to $50
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

CAT
scrum
HP ALM
Selenium
Version One
GCP
SQL
postman
SDLC
Automation test

Job Details

Position: Testing Lead
Location: Remote or Washington, DC
Duration: 12+ months contract
 
 
Role / Duties:
  • The Testing Lead will be responsible for overseeing the testing strategy, resource allocation, and team management for various testing roles including automation testers, functional testers, and CAT testers.
  • The Testing Lead will work closely with the Environment Management Team and SCRUM teams to identify appropriate test environments per release. The test lead will also work cross functionally to ensure that the testing requirements are achieved when project integrations are necessary.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and oversee the testing strategy
  • Allocate resources effectively for testing activities
  • Manage automation testers, functional testers, and CAT testers
  • Assist in identifying appropriate test environments for each release
  • Collaborate with the Environment Management Team and SCRUM teams
  • Act as the Testing Lead, with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborate and report to the application team leaders, business partners, and ELT on a routine basis
  • Ability to cross train and mentor the testing team, including other vendors and USPS resources
  • Responsible for Chaos and HA testing
 
Skills and Experience Required:
  • Experience in creating clear test plans and scenarios using HP ALM or similar tools
  • Proficiency in manual testing with knowledge of when to incorporate automated testing
  • Ability to build and utilize Test Automation scripts and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, UFT)
  • Understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of Version One or other work management tools
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in testing environment
  • Experience testing in cloud environments, Google Cloud Platform or Azure preferred
  • Knowledge of SQL for querying databases
  • Familiarity with Postman for Web Services testing
  • Understanding of SDLC and application lifecycle
 
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
  • A minimum of thirteen (13) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred
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