GIS Test Lead_SFO CA

Themesoft Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

The Themesoft Inc. team is seeking a senior QA Lead for GIS testing in San Francisco. You will guide testing across GIS applications and spatial data platforms, mentor QA engineers, and drive test strategy, plans, and execution.

You will collaborate with GIS developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality geospatial solutions, coordinate test automation initiatives, and monitor quality metrics throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years in software testing.
• GIS concepts: spatial data, geodatabases, map services, projections.
• Experience with ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer.
• Expertise in API testing, database testing, and web app testing.
• Automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the GIS testing strategy.
• Lead functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities.
• Validate GIS applications built on ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, QGIS, or similar tools.
• Verify spatial data accuracy, map layers, coordinates, and spatial analysis outputs.
• Create test plans, test cases, and test reports; track quality KPIs.

Skills

GIS testing

QA/testing

Automation testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

PostGIS

GeoServer

JIRA/Azure DevOps

Job description

Employment Type: [Contract, CTH]

Contract Duration: 6-12+ months

Role Summary

Lead the testing and quality assurance activities for GIS applications, spatial data platforms, mapping solutions, and geospatial integrations. Ensure high-quality delivery of GIS products by managing test teams, defining test strategies, and validating spatial data accuracy and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall GIS testing strategy.
• Lead functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities.
• Validate GIS applications built on platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, or similar tools.
• Verify spatial data accuracy, map layers, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and spatial analysis outputs.
• Create test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test reports.
• Manage defect lifecycle using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, etc.
• Coordinate with business analysts, GIS developers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Review test automation opportunities and oversee automation frameworks.
• Track testing metrics, risks, and quality KPIs.
• Mentor and manage QA/test engineers.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Software Testing/QA.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts: spatial data, geodatabases, map services, projections, coordinate systems, and geoprocessing.
• Experience with ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, or similar GIS technologies.
• Expertise in API testing, database testing, and web application testing.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or API automation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
• GIS certifications (Esri, ArcGIS) are an advantage.
• Experience in utilities, telecom, government mapping, transportation, or environmental projects.

Typical Experience

• 8-12+ years in software testing.
• 3-5+ years working with GIS applications.
• Prior experience leading a testing team or QA function.
• Test Strategy & Test Plan
• Test Cases & Traceability Matrix
• Test Summary Reports
• Quality Metrics Dashboard

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

[Themesoft Inc] is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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