Test Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Test Lead based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead quality assurance initiatives for complex government technology programs.
You will oversee testing strategies, execution standards, and reporting processes while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
The position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to guide testing teams effectively.
You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes, resolve challenges, and drive successful outcomes.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a proactive quality leader who thrives in structured yet evolving environments.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence teams toward excellence.

Accountabilities:

The Test Lead will provide quality assurance leadership across development teams, ensuring testing processes, standards, and deliverables consistently meet client expectations. This role requires ownership of test strategy, execution oversight, team coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead quality assurance activities across programs, ensuring testing teams deliver complete, accurate, and client-ready work products.
• Define testing standards, methodologies, and best practices while mentoring testers and supporting team development.
• Oversee test planning, execution, tracking, and reporting to ensure successful delivery against project objectives.
• Analyze test progress, defect status, and quality metrics to provide go/no-go recommendations and informed project decisions.
• Coordinate test activities, work plans, responsibilities, and schedules across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary communication point between testing teams, internal groups, and external partners.
• Manage test tools, test development activities, and configuration management processes.
• Identify process improvements, recommend corrective actions, and drive implementation through collaboration and consensus.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership by solving complex challenges, improving efficiency, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have experience leading testing initiatives within complex technical environments, with strong communication abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities. A successful candidate combines technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a results-driven mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Strong background in quality assurance, software testing, test management, and delivery oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and achieve outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as JAWS, Selenium, or RestAssured is preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL queries and Oracle database environments is a plus.
• Experience with JIRA, JIRA X-Ray plugin, and Confluence is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal government technology programs, Salesforce, AWS solutions, or Department of Veterans Affairs environments is advantageous.
• Existing Public Trust clearance with a federal agency is preferred.
• Understanding of mortgage industry processes is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off programs including holidays, vacation, wellness, and personal leave.
• Continuing education and professional development budget.
• Office and technology equipment support budget.
• Cell phone support allowance.
• Wellness and healthy living benefits.
• Awards, bonuses, and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee support programs focused on well-being, connection, and career growth.
• Remote work flexibility within a collaborative environment.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1