Automated Testing Manager

Groundswell; Kentucky; On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Childcare option

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator delivering testing leadership for federal agency programs. The role drives end-to-end test programs, ensures alignment to mission outcomes, and builds automated test assets with UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Manager.

You will mentor testers, translate requirements into test objectives, and collaborate across DevOps and operations teams. The position emphasizes agile methods, security reviews, and continuous improvement, with a competitive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience testing software applications including system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.
• Experience supervising a team of test specialists and managing complex test programs.
• Experience translating complex program requirements into test objectives, test cycles, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Experience in an Agile environment (e.g., SAFe, ICAgile); working with Systems Operations, Engineering, and DevOps integration.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test cases using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Manager.
• Familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• IT-II Non‑Critical Sensitive clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of test specialists delivering system, regression, performance, integration, and automation testing.
• Translate complex program requirements into clear, testable objectives and use cases.
• Develop and own the overall test strategy — objectives, methodologies, schedules, and analysis.
• Design and execute end-to-end test programs, assessing performance against requirements within scope and schedule constraints.
• Build and maintain automated test cases and scripts using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Manager.
• Lead analysis of test output and defect data, delivering actionable results to government stakeholders and leadership.
• Recommend and help implement continual improvements to test cycles, test plans, and security reviews.

Skills

Test management

Team supervision

Agile / SAFe

Test automation

Education

SAFe Agile Certification

ICAgile Certified Professional

Tosca Certified User

Tools

UiPath Studio

Orchestrator

Test Manager

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

• Lead and supervise a team of test specialists delivering system, regression, performance, integration, and automation testing
• Translate complex program requirements into clear, testable objectives and use cases that keep test execution aligned to mission outcomes.
• Develop and own the overall test strategy - objectives, methodologies, schedules, and analysis
• Design and execute a end-to-end test programs, independently assessing system performance against stated requirements and applying sound test discipline to work within scope and schedule constraints.
• Build and maintain automated test cases and scripts using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Manager
• Lead analysis of test output and defect data, and deliver clear, actionable results and recommendations to government stakeholders and program leadership.
• Recommend and help implement continual improvements to test cycles, test plans, and security reviews.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience testing software applications, including system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.
• Experience supervising a team of test specialists and managing complex, state-of-the‑art test programs.
• Experience translating complex program requirements into testable objectives, and analyzing and recommending test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Experience in an Agile environment (e.g., SAFe, ICAgile); working knowledge of Systems Operations, Engineering, and DevOps integration.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test cases using designated test tools such as UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Manager.
• Detailed familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (e.g., SAFe Agile, ICAgile Certified Professional, Tosca Certified User).
• IT-II Non‑Critical Sensitive clearance

Why You'll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$97,756.00 - $137,530.00

NOTE

Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Read a copy of the Company's Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us [e-mail] or703-639-1777.