Software Test Lead

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

This range is provided by Mindlance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Leads testing during application analysis, test strategy development, test case creation, test script development, test execution, defect tracking and reporting. Also expected to contribute towards evolving Testing CoE. The candidate may also be required to train end users

Skills:

• Prior experience and expertise with Testing Center of Excellence strategy and transformation.
• Expertise in testing Web, SOA/WS, DW/ETL, JAVA backend applications.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall software development models.
• Expertise in testing methodologies and process.
• Direct experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation suites using ACCELQ or AI‑Assisted Automation tool.
• Ability to lead automation initiatives using ACCELQ or AI‑Assisted Automation across enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with codeless, AI‑driven testing workflows (native to ACCELQ.)
• Expertise in project management tools; Client ALM, Rally, JIRA. Strong SQL skills in Oracle.
• Strong Unix and Windows skills. Experience in applying test automation.
• Experience in applying ATDD/BDD, Gherkin.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Management experience leading multiple projects.

Education/Work Experience:

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

2) Post‑graduate degree desired 15+ years of testing experience, setting requirements, test protocols and analyzing results; has participated in projects of similar scope and complexity. 2+ years leading testing efforts.

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

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