Software Test Lead with IRS MBI Clearance

3M Consultancy; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Consultancy is seeking a Software Test Lead for a remote, full-time role on a major IRS code modernization project. You will plan, manage, and execute testing efforts across teams, building test environments and running both manual and automated tests to guarantee quality before deployment.

You’ll lead testing initiatives, create test plans, track bugs, and collaborate with developers to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of testing experience; leadership in testing projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.
• Experience with automation frameworks, backend/API testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with ICCE and eServices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the testing process from planning to execution.
• Lead a team and coordinate testing across project stages.
• Run manual and automated tests (Selenium/Cypress) to ensure stability.
• Work on backend and API testing; SQL knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Leadership

Test planning

Communication

Automation frameworks

Backend/API testing

CI/CD workflows

Bug tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

SQL

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Software Test Lead

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time

Active IRS MBI Clearance Required

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Test Lead to join our team and help deliver a major IRS code modernization project. If you enjoy solving problems, working closely with technical teams, and making sure software works flawlessly before it goes live — this role is for you.

In this position, you’ll take the lead on planning and managing testing efforts from start to finish. You’ll turn project requirements into clear test plans, build test environments, and run both manual and automated tests to make sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also track and fix bugs, ensure quality at every stage, and keep stakeholders updated on progress.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of the testing process — from planning and writing test cases to executing them.

• Lead a team and coordinate testing efforts across different stages of the project.

• Run manual and automated tests (using tools like Selenium or Cypress) to verify that new code is stable and reliable.

• Work on backend and API testing — SQL knowledge is a big plus here.

• Support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) workflows to keep development moving quickly.

• Track bugs, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with developers to get them resolved.

• Contribute ideas to improve the testing process and overall software quality.

• Bonus: experience in non-functional testing (Accessibility, Performance, Security) is highly valued.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2+ years of testing experience (more if you don’t have a degree).

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is preferred.

• Proven experience leading testing projects and creating test plans.

• Strong communication skills — able to explain complex issues clearly to both technical and non-technical people.

• Experience with automation frameworks, backend/API testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with ICCE and eServices is a big plus.

• Comfortable using Microsoft tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.