Software Test Lead

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

Job Title: Software Test Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 11/7/2026

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Software Test Lead and Manager for the GEOINT Tradecraft Suite, a mission-critical platform delivering advanced geospatial intelligence capabilities to national security users. In this role, you will lead software test strategy and execution, while also serving as the people manager for a small team of 3 test professionals. There will be a strong focus on developing an automated testing strategy.

You will work closely with software engineers, product owners, mission users, DevSecOps, and program leadership to ensure high-quality releases that meet operational needs. This position combines hands-on test leadership with direct people management and offers the opportunity to shape quality practices, mentor team members, and improve delivery outcomes across the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, coordination, and execution for GEOINT Tradecraft Suite capabilities across multiple releases and development increments.
• Define and maintain test strategy, test plans, test cases, test data needs, and traceability to requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to identify quality risks early and drive defect prevention throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and release quality.
• Track defects to closure, verify fixes, and communicate quality status, risks, and release readiness to program leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency through automation, tooling, metrics, and process refinement.
• Serve as the functional manager for a team of 3 testers, including workload planning, performance management, mentoring, career development, and day-to-day support.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-focused team culture aligned with program and company objectives.
• Help recruit, onboard, and develop test talent as program needs evolve.
• Support customer demonstrations, readiness events, and operational validation activities as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance; a polygraph is preferred.
• Must be willing to relocate or live in the Denver metro area to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test engineering for complex software systems.
• Two or more years of experience leading test teams, test efforts, or cross-functional quality activities.
• Experience building and executing test plans for web-based, service-based, or enterprise software systems.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management, test documentation, release readiness, and quality metrics.
• Experience collaborating effectively with developers, product owners, systems engineers, and program leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present quality status and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands-on testing leadership with team management responsibilities in a fast-paced mission environment.

Desired

• Experience supporting GEOINT, ISR, intelligence analysis, or other mission systems in the national security domain.
• Experience with automated test frameworks and CI/CD-integrated testing practices.
• Experience testing microservices, APIs, containerized applications, and cloud-hosted or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, or similar testing and collaboration platforms.
• Experience supporting formal verification, accreditation, or operational test events.
• Prior experience mentoring junior testers or building small high-performing QA teams.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions