About this role
Senior QA/Test Manager role leading VA information systems testing efforts. Responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating manual and automated testing across multiple test types with strong programming skills and CI/CD familiarity.
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; 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/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 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 testing
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-drivenLeadership
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 affairsclearwaterflorida10+ yearsC#JavaPythonSDLCAgile
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, Remote work allowed only in approved states
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