GEOINT Software Test Lead and Automation Leader

CACI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Software Test Lead and Manager to guide test strategy and execution for the GEOINT Tradecraft Suite in Denver. You will manage a three-person team and drive automation efforts while coordinating with engineers, product owners, and leadership to ensure high-quality releases for national security missions.

You will balance hands-on testing leadership with people management, mentoring junior testers and shaping quality practices across the program.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph preferred.
• Willing to relocate to Denver metro area.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in software testing and QA for complex software.
• 2+ years leading test teams and cross-functional quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, coordination, and execution for GEOINT Tradecraft Suite across releases.
• Define test strategy, plans, test cases, data needs, and traceability to requirements.
• Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to identify quality risks early.
• Support Agile ceremonies and ensure test readiness and release quality.
• Track defects to closure and communicate quality status to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency via automation and tooling.
• Serve as functional manager for a team of 3 testers, including mentoring.
• Foster collaborative, mission-focused team culture aligned with objectives.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding test talent as needs evolve.
• Support customer demonstrations, readiness events, and validation activities.

Skills

Test leadership

Automation testing

Agile testing

Quality metrics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Job description

CACI is seeking a Software Test Lead and Manager to guide test strategy and execution for the GEOINT Tradecraft Suite in Denver. You will manage a three-person team and drive automation efforts while coordinating with engineers, product owners, and leadership to ensure high-quality releases for national security missions.

You will balance hands-on testing leadership with people management, mentoring junior testers and shaping quality practices across the program.