Skills

Communication SQL DevOps Test Quality Assurance Selenium Test Automation Scrum Resource Allocation Agile methodologies Problem-solving Training Databases Team Management Azure Software Development software testing Postman Agile SDLC Manual Testing GCP

Job Specifications

Testing Lead (Location is Remote):

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 US Government Client resources
Responsible for Chaos and HA testing

Skills And Experience Required

Experience in creating clear test plans and scenarios using Client 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, GCP 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;
Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications;
Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects;
Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury);
Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports;
Excellent communication skills.

About the Company

PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and ... Know more