GIS Test Lead

Location:   ~San Francisco, CA~
Duration: 6 months
RAte: 70


GIS Test Lead


Role Summary
Lead the testing and quality assurance activities for GIS applications, spatial data platforms, mapping solutions, and geospatial integrations. Ensure high-quality delivery of GIS products by managing test teams, defining test strategies, and validating spatial data accuracy and functionality.
Key Responsibilities
•       Define and implement the overall GIS testing strategy.
•       Lead functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities.
•       Validate GIS applications built on platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, or similar tools.
•       Verify spatial data accuracy, map layers, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and spatial analysis outputs.
•       Create test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test reports.
•       Manage defect lifecycle using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, etc.
•       Coordinate with business analysts, GIS developers, product owners, and stakeholders.
•       Review test automation opportunities and oversee automation frameworks.
•       Track testing metrics, risks, and quality KPIs.
•       Mentor and manage QA/test engineers.
Required Skills
•       Strong experience in Software Testing/QA.
•       Knowledge of GIS concepts: spatial data, geodatabases, map services, projections, coordinate systems, and geoprocessing.
•       Experience with ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, or similar GIS technologies.
•       Expertise in API testing, database testing, and web application testing.
•       Test management experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
•       Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or API automation frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
•       Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
•       GIS certifications (Esri, ArcGIS) are an advantage.
•       Experience in utilities, telecom, government mapping, transportation, or environmental projects.
Typical Experience
•       8-12+ years in software testing.
•       3-5+ years working with GIS applications.
•       Prior experience leading a testing team or QA function.
Key Deliverables
•       Test Strategy & Test Plan
•       Test Cases & Traceability Matrix
•       Defect Reports
•       Automation Scripts
•       Test Summary Reports
•       Quality Metrics Dashboard