Test Lead

ECS is seeking a Test Lead to work remotely . ECS is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Test Lead to join our Federal Practice in the DMV area. As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for setting the test and evaluation strategy and standards for a federal program and overseeing testers. This position requires advanced quality assurance and software testing experience. Primary Duties Develop test strategy and methodologies for the program (including internal, regression, and User Acceptance Testing), focused on Test Driven Development (TDD) Coordinate and enforce implementation of test strategy across teams Develop templates for test plans and test results Collaborate with project management and developers on timing and content of builds, releases, and patches Lead the detailed planning and execution of specific testing activities, as defined within the scope of individual projects Oversee the testing activities and resource allocation of testers Manage and coordinate cross-team testing activities Work closely with developers to groom user stories to ensure testing considerations are included; communicate and discuss test plans, results, data analysis, and unresolved problems Work with closely with customers to understand requirements, think through functional test scenarios based on the persona, and advise the team on test cases related to the product Collect, analyze, and report test metrics Establish best practices in Configuration Management for test-related items Identify, analyze, and track risks, communicating statuses, and escalating concerns when needed Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, develop and deepen long-lasting client relationships Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 General Description of Benefits Must successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain the required Government Security U.S. Citizenship is a requirement) Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline 7 years' test management experience 5 years hands-on testing experience Advanced knowledge and experience in formulating test plans and strategies, including documentation of techniques and communication to internal and external senior stakeholders Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or Azure DevOps Server Experience supporting teams with standard testing types: Unit tests (white, gray, black) Regression testing Scripting and automated test suites Experience working with a Federal Customer Experience managing client requirements and small teams Experience supporting multiple software development teams Experience working in an Agile project environment Strong client interfacing skills: a positive attitude, highly motivated, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills