Microsoft 365 Test Lead

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Microsoft 365 Test Lead to oversee end-to-end testing, release validation, and test-environment management across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and more. You will act as the central coordinator among engineering, release management, and business stakeholders to ensure platform changes are tested and documented before production deployment.

The role requires 5+ years in software testing or release management, experience with ALM/Octane or Jira, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, platform validation, quality assurance, or release management.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Micro Focus ALM/Octane or Jira.
• Proficiency with Automation Testing, Selenium, and DevOps is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing for Microsoft 365 platform changes within integrated release management.
• Define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end testing across multiple Microsoft 365 services.
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites.
• Manage testing activities using Octane and other testing tools.
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 testing environments.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

DevOps

Tools

Jira

Micro Focus ALM/Octane

Job description

# Microsoft 365 Test LeadApply**Job#: 3046138****Job Description:****Microsoft 365 Test Lead****Location: Jersey City, NJ/ Charlotte NC (Onsite)****Duration: 12 months****PROJECT: Voice Recording Regulatory Integration**Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Test Lead to oversee integrated testing, release validation, and test environment management across the Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem. This role is responsible for coordinating end-to-end testing activities for platform changes impacting Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Microsoft Copilot, Entra ID, Purview, and related services. The successful candidate will serve as a central coordination point between engineering teams, technology owners, release management, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure platform changes are thoroughly tested, documented, and validated before production deployment.Key Responsibilities* Lead testing efforts for Microsoft 365 platform changes managed through integrated release management processes.* Define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end testing activities across multiple Microsoft 365 services.* Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and regression test suites.* Manage testing activities using Octane and other testing tools.* Support and maintain Microsoft 365 testing environments.* Maintain a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Purview.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 5+ years of experience in software testing, platform validation, quality assurance, or release management. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies in an enterprise environment and coordinating large-scale integrated testing efforts is required. Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Micro Focus ALM/Octane or Jira is also necessary.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency with Automation Testing, Selenium, and DevOps is required.Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting financial services or highly regulated industries.* Knowledge of Microsoft Teams administration and collaboration platform operations.* Familiarity with Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities.* Experience with Microsoft Copilot testing and validation.* Understanding of identity and access management concepts within Microsoft Entra ID.* Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and enterprise release management practices.* Experience with automation testing frameworks and test optimization initiatives. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Jersey City, NJ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 12, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $73 per hour