Senior Test Lead – Automation & Strategy

Mindlance; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced individual for testing leadership roles. The position involves leading testing during application analysis, creating test strategies, and training end users. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in testing methodologies, automation, and strong management skills. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with significant testing experience. The role offers a contract employment type with a competitive pay range of $65–$70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar.
• 15+ years of testing experience with 2+ years leading testing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing during application analysis and test strategy development.
• Contribute towards evolving Testing CoE.
• Train end users as required.

Skills

Testing Center of Excellence strategy and transformation

Web, SOA/WS, DW/ETL, JAVA backend applications

Agile and Waterfall software development models

Testing methodologies and process

Automation suites using ACCELQ or AI-Assisted Automation tool

Leading automation initiatives using ACCELQ

Codeless, AI-driven testing workflows

Project management tools; Client ALM, Rally, JIRA

Strong SQL skills in Oracle

Unix and Windows skills

Test automation application

ATDD/BDD, Gherkin

Analytical and problem solving

Management of multiple projects

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Post-graduate degree

Tools

ACCELQ

AI-Assisted Automation tool

Client ALM

Rally

JIRA

Oracle

Job description

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced individual for testing leadership roles. The position involves leading testing during application analysis, creating test strategies, and training end users. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in testing methodologies, automation, and strong management skills. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with significant testing experience. The role offers a contract employment type with a competitive pay range of $65–$70 per hour.