About this role
Senior QA/Test Manager leading testing efforts for VA/government IT systems. Develops testing strategies, plans, and automation, ensures quality across complex projects, and mentors testers while coordinating with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures
- Lead manual and automated testing across SDLC
- Mentor junior testers
- Track and report test results; manage defects (JIRA/Bugzilla)
- Coordinate test reviews with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business requirements
Technical Overview
Stacks include C#, .NET, Java, Python with automation using Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner. CI/CD via GitHub Actions; version control with Git/Subversion; performance testing with JMeter/Gatling; API/Web testing; cloud familiarity with AWS/Amazon Web Services.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior QA/Test Manager with 10+ years of software testing experience, strong programming skills (C#, Java, Python), and a proven track record leading automated/manual testing programs. They should excel in collaborating with government stakeholders, managing test plans, and mentoring testers while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.
Must-Have Skills
Strong programming skillsoften in languages such as C#Javaor PythonA proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverablesExperience in both manual and automated testingExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Proficiency in writing and executing test casestest scriptsand test plansStrong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (SeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunner)Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (GitHub Actions)Familiarity with version control systems (Git and Subversion)An understanding of performance testing and tools (JMeter and Gatling)Experience with defect tracking and management tools (JIRA and Bugzilla)Knowledge of database and SQL for validating stored dataExperience in testing web applicationsAPIsand servicesAn understanding of security testing practices and toolsExperience with different types of testingincluding functionalregressionintegrationsystemusabilityand User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesAn ability to work independently and as part of a teamAn attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workAn ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesAn ability to mentor and guide junior testersAn ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenariosExperience with test management toolsKnowledge of DevOps practices and toolsAn ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedbackA strong understanding of risk-based testingexploratory testingand context-driven testing
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g.Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure)Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) medical claims experienceAbility to mentor and guide junior testersExperience with test management toolsFamiliarity with government/VA testing environments
Tools & Platforms
SeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJIRABugzillaJMeterGatlingAmazon Web ServicesAzure
Required Skills
Strong programming skillsoften in languages such as C#Javaor Python; experience in both manual and automated testing; experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC; proficiency in test case/script/plan writing; strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools; CI/CD tools; version control; performance testing; defect tracking; testing web apps and APIs; security testing; various testing types; mentoring; DevOps; cloud familiarity.
Hard Skills
C#.NETJavaPythonSeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJIRABugzillaJMeterGatlingAPI TestingWeb ApplicationsSecurity TestingAgile
Soft Skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communicationCollaborationAbility to work independently and in a teamAttention to detailTime managementMentoring junior testersTranslate business requirements into test scenarios
Certifications
Preferred
ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE)Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Keywords for Your Resume
senior software test managerC#.NETJavaPythonSeleniumTestNGJUnitQTPLoadRunnerGitHub ActionsGitSubversionJIRABugzillaJMeterGatlingAPI TestingWeb ApplicationsAgileScrumSDLCUATAWSAmazon Web Services
Deal Breakers
Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be able to obtain/hold Public Trust (MBI) clearance, 10+ years of software testing experience
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