Quality Assurance Test Lead

Hendall; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendall in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Quality Assurance Test Lead to oversee all QA activities in software development. You will work closely with analysts and developers to ensure high-quality product delivery with minimal defects.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, strong communication skills, and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field. This role offers a salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA and application testing.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance tools.
• Experience testing Mobile Apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Development QA Team.
• Develop effective strategies and test plans.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams.

Skills

Quality assurance

Application testing

JIRA

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

JAWS

Job description

OVERVIEW

Quality Assurance Test Lead will plan and oversee all software development QA activities including integration testing, system testing, regression testing, performance testing and acceptance testing. This individual will work closely with Business Analyst(s), Software Developer(s) and Project Manager(s) to define, document, and test all business and technical requirements necessary to satisfy product owner’s needs. They will also help manage scope of sprints and releases and manage project risk to ensure consistent high quality with minimum defects.

DUTIES

• Lead the Software Development QA Team
• Review and analyze system specifications
• Develop effective strategies and test plans
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Evaluate product code according to specifications
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Help troubleshoot issues
• Conduct post‑release / post‑implementation testing
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with all federal accessibility standards and guidelines
• Identify and manage project risks
• Provide documentation in the form of Test Management Plans, Test Cases and Test Reports throughout the complete software development lifecycle
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance and application testing
• Working knowledge of at least one Section 508 compliance tool (JAWS preferred)
• Experience testing Mobile Apps
• Experience using JIRA Defect Management Tool
• Demonstrated experience in creating and executing test scripts, and communicating results to management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Flexible, versatile, and works well under pressure
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related IT field, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing backend database testing
• Experience using automated test tools (Selenium, JMeter, Python Testing Frameworks)
• Experience with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
• Experience in software development

Salary Range: $115,000/year to $130,000/year

For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at www.hendall.com/careers

Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.