Skills

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

Job Specifications

Position: Testing Lead

Location: Remote or Washington, DC

Duration: 12+ months contract

USC & GC only

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 USPS resources
Responsible for Chaos and HA testing

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience in creating clear test plans and scenarios using HP 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

About the Company

Idexcel is a Professional Services and Technology Solutions provider specializing in Cloud Services, Cloud Native Services, Data Platforms and Intelligence, Automation & AI. We as Idexcel, are proud that for more than 20 years we have provided services that implement complex technologies that are innovative, agile, and successful and have provided our customers with lasting value. Our name, "Idexcel" is a representation of our core principle "Ideas to Excellence". We are relentlessly driven by results and take pride in our ... Know more