Test Lead

Cloud and Things; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 186,252,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things is seeking a Test Lead in Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) to coordinate Functional UAT for legacy system modernization. You will lead test strategy, planning, and governance, working with stakeholders, developers, and vendors to ensure complete validation of critical functionality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years of software testing with at least 4 years in a test lead role, and proficiency with Jira, Zephyr, SharePoint, and SQL.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software testing experience, including at least 4 years in a test lead role.
• Guides vendor test teams and coordinates complex UAT cycles.
• Supports legacy system replacement or modernization projects.
• Interprets business rules and participates in JAD sessions.
• Develops test strategies, plans, scenarios, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversees test execution, defects, and governance of artifacts.
• Proficient with Jira, Zephyr, and SharePoint.
• CRM experience with Salesforce or Dynamics.
• Can perform CRUD on large data sets using SQL.
• Experience across SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Functional UAT activities for legacy system modernization.
• Lead test strategy, plans, scenarios, acceptance criteria, and end-to-end scripts.
• Oversee vendor testing teams to align with requirements and timelines.
• Participate in JAD sessions to validate business rules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure test coverage.
• Manage test execution, defects, retesting, and reporting across cycles.
• Maintain traceability across testing artifacts and requirements.
• Utilize Jira, Zephyr, SharePoint, SQL to organize assets and analyses.
• Identify risks and gaps, communicate findings, drive resolutions.

Skills

Test strategy

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Agile

Requirements gathering

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

SharePoint

SQL

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Back Test Lead Other Area(s) Brooklyn , New York W-2 hourly Jul 31, 2026

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: Test Lead

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

Start Date: estimated 9/15/26

W2 Hourly Rate: $65 - $70/hour

Application Deadline: 8/4/26

Overview:

We are seeking a Test Lead who will support our client’s legacy system replacement and modernization initiatives by coordinating and overseeing Functional User Acceptance Testing activities. The role will lead test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, and testing governance while collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors. This position will help ensure complete, traceable, and business-aligned validation of critical system functionality throughout the development lifecycle.

Duties:

• Coordinate and oversee all Functional User Acceptance Testing activities supporting legacy system replacement and modernization initiatives.
• Lead the development and governance of test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and end-to-end test scripts.
• Oversee vendor testing teams to ensure alignment with business requirements, quality standards, project milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Participate in Joint Application Development sessions and requirements discussions to validate business rules and system functionality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, developers, and technical teams to establish complete and business-aligned test coverage.
• Manage structured test execution, defect tracking, retesting, reporting and documentation across integrated and isolated test cycles.
• Maintain consistency, completeness, and traceability across testing artifacts, requirements, defects, and acceptance results.
• Use Jira, Zephyr, SharePoint, SQL, and applicable AI-assisted testing tools to organize test assets, analyze results, and improve testing workflows.
• Identify testing risks, requirement gaps, environment issues, and dependencies; communicate findings and drive issues through successful resolution.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 10+ years of software testing experience, including at least 4 years in a test lead role.
• Demonstrated experience guiding vendor test teams and coordinating complex Functional User Acceptance Testing cycles.
• Experience supporting legacy system replacement, modernization, or migration initiatives.
• Experience interpreting business rules and participating in requirements-gathering and Joint Application Development sessions.
• Strong experience developing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, end-to-end test scripts, and testing documentation.
• Experience overseeing test execution, defect management, structured test cycles, and governance of testing artifacts.
• Proficiency with Jira, Zephyr, and SharePoint.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience providing business-aligned test coverage in support of User Acceptance Testing.
• Proven ability to execute integrated and isolated tests, analyze results, and perform CRUD operations on large volumes of raw data using SQL.
• Experience defining project scope, interpreting technical specifications, establishing test environments, setting milestones and expectations, managing competing priorities, and facilitating technical, operational, or business requirements.
• Experience working across SDLC methodologies, including Agile.
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Strong requirements analysis, gap identification, documentation, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with AI-driven testing tools, test automation scripting languages, and test automation concepts.
• Prior experience supporting User Acceptance Testing for public pension systems.
• Experience with API and web services testing.
• Experience with performance and load testing.
• Experience with workflow systems, document management, and document scanning processes.
• Certified Software Test Professional certification or ISTQB certification at the CTFL, CTAL, or CTEL level.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.