About this role
Senior QA/Test Manager leading testing efforts for VA information systems. Responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating both manual and automated testing across multiple test types, with strong programming skills and experience in Agile/SDLC and CI/CD.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures
- Write test cases/scripts and identify data for test scenarios
- Conduct walkthroughs with stakeholders
- Lead tests to ensure defect-free operation
- Create daily test metrics and reporting
Technical Overview
Stack includes C#, .NET, Java, Python; automation with Selenium/TestNG/JUnit/QTP/LoadRunner; CI/CD with GitHub Actions; cloud familiarity with AWS/Azure; defect tracking with JIRA/Bugzilla; performance testing with JMeter/Gatling; security testing awareness; UAT and test management.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior software test manager with 10+ years of experience leading QA on complex software projects, proficient in C#, Java, or Python, and skilled in automated/manual testing, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and test automation tools. They should have strong communication and mentorship abilities and be able to work remotely for VA projects.
Must-Have Skills
Strong programming skills in C#Javaor PythonExperience in both manual and automated testingExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLCProficiency in writing and executing test casestest scriptsand test plansKnowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (SeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunner)Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)Familiarity with version control (Git and Subversion)Understanding of performance testing/tools (JMeterGatling)Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRABugzilla)Knowledge of database and SQLExperience testing web appsAPIsand servicesUnderstanding of security testing practices/toolsExperience with different types of testing (functionalregressionintegrationsystemusabilityUAT)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamTest management toolsKnowledge of DevOps practices/toolsAbility to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedbackRisk-based testingexploratory testingand context-driven testingFamiliarity with cloud-based testing platforms (AWS and Azure)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical ClaimsCloud-based testing platforms (AWS and Azure)
Tools & Platforms
SeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJIRABugzillaJMeterGatlingAmazon Web ServicesAWSAzureSQLAPIsWeb services
Required Skills
C#.NETJavaPythonSeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJMeterGatlingJIRABugzillaSQLAPIsWeb applicationsSecurity testingFunctional testingRegression testingIntegration testingSystem testingUsability testingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Test management toolsDevOpsAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureAgileSDLCRisk-based testingExploratory testingContext-driven testingPublic Trust (MBI)
Hard Skills
C#.NETJavaPythonSeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJMeterGatlingJIRABugzillaSQLAPIsWeb applicationsSecurity testingFunctional testingRegression testingIntegration testingSystem testingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Test management toolsDevOpsAmazon Web ServicesAWSAzureCloud-based testing platforms
Soft Skills
Analytical problem-solvingStrong communicationCollaborationMentorshipIndependenceAttention to detailTime managementDeadline-drivenPrioritization
Certifications
Preferred
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE)Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Keywords for Your Resume
Senior Software Test Managertest managermanual testingautomated testingAgile/Scrum methodologiesSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)SeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJMeterGatlingJIRABugzillaSQLAPIsWeb applicationssecurity testingfunctional testingregression testingintegration testingUATtest management toolsDevOpsAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzurePublic Trust (MBI)remoteVAVeterans Affairssarasotaflorida10+ yearsC#JavaPython
Deal Breakers
Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be eligible for Public Trust (MBI) clearance, 10+ years in software testing/QA, Strong programming in C#/Java/Python, Must be willing to work only in approved states (not in CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY)
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