Software Test Lead

International Executive Service Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NuAxis is seeking a Software Test Lead to guide QA for enterprise web applications, delivering secure, accessible, and high-performing software. You will oversee manual and automated testing, develop test strategies, and lead the effort across the SDLC for a federal program.

The role emphasizes automated test frameworks (Cypress), performance testing (JMeter/Locust), and accessibility compliance (Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA), with remote or hybrid collaboration and strong integration into CI/CD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SWE or related field.
• 7+ years software testing and QA experience.
• 3+ years leading QA teams or as a Test Lead.
• Experience designing automated frameworks using Cypress.
• Experience performance/load testing with JMeter/Locust.
• Experience testing REST APIs with Postman/Swagger/REST Assured.
• Experience validating responsive web apps across browsers/devices.
• Experience accessibility testing for Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong SDLC/STLC understanding and defect lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA planning, design, execution, and reporting across the SDLC.
• Develop and maintain Test Strategies, Plans, Cases, and Reports.
• Establish automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Design and run automated functional, regression, integration, and E2E tests.
• Plan performance/load testing with JMeter/Locust and analyze results.
• Lead accessibility testing for 508 and WCAG compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define criteria and acceptance tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and track metrics.

Skills

Test Strategy

Manual Testing

Cypress Automation

Performance Testing

API Testing

Cross-Browser

SDLC/STLC

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Postman

Swagger

REST Assured

Azure DevOps

Jira

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers, engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us; it’s a state of mind.

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Software Test Lead for a remote federal program opportunity on our team.

Position Overview

The Software Test Lead is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance (QA) and testing efforts for enterprise web applications, ensuring software quality through comprehensive manual and automated testing. This role develops and executes test strategies, manages testing activities, and collaborates with Product Owners, Federal Project Managers (FPMs), Business Analysts, Developers, UX/UI Designers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, accessible, and high-performing applications. The Test Lead also provides technical leadership for test automation, performance testing, accessibility compliance, and continuous quality improvement throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and reporting of quality assurance and testing activities throughout the SDLC.
• Develop and maintain Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Data, Traceability Matrices, and Test Summary Reports.
• Establish and maintain automated testing frameworks using Cypress and other modern automation tools.
• Design, develop, and execute automated functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end (E2E) test suites.
• Plan and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing using Apache JMeter, Locust, and other performance testing tools.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations to improve application scalability and reliability.
• Lead accessibility testing to ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal accessibility requirements using automated and manual testing techniques.
• Validate responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and cross-device functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to review requirements and define acceptance criteria and test scenarios.
• Work closely with developers to identify, reproduce, document, and resolve software defects.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Track defects, testing metrics, risks, and quality trends using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools.
• Mentor QA engineers on testing methodologies, automation frameworks, accessibility testing, and performance engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure testing activities comply with organizational quality standards, secure software development practices, and Federal compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years leading QA teams or serving as a Test Lead on enterprise software projects.
• Strong experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks using Cypress.
• Experience conducting performance and load testing using Apache JMeter, Locust, or equivalent performance testing tools.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or REST Assured.
• Experience validating responsive web applications across multiple browsers and devices.
• Experience performing accessibility testing for Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle management, and software quality best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal Government web applications.
• Experience integrating automated testing into Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or other automation frameworks.
• Experience with security testing, API testing, and database validation.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, DevSecOps, and secure application testing.
• ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent QA certification.

Desired Skills

• Test Strategy and Test Planning
• Manual and Automated Testing
• Cypress Test Automation
• Apache JMeter Performance Testing
• Locust Performance Testing
• API Testing (Postman, REST Assured, Swagger)
• Functional, Integration, Regression, Smoke, and End-to-End Testing
• Performance, Load, Stress, and Scalability Testing
• Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility Testing
• Responsive and Cross-Browser Testing
• Mobile and Cross-Device Testing
• Defect Management and Root Cause Analysis
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Work Environment

• Remote or hybrid work environment based on program requirements.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Our Profile:

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed.Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn Moreabout our Benefits and Culture!

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