Quality Assurance Automation Lead

Quality Assurance Automation LeadOverviewSofttek Government Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Lead. The Quality Assurance Automation Lead will have overall responsibility in the performance of the software test plan development and execution.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProven ability to ensure appropriate testing coverage and requirements traceability through the creation, implementation, and enhancement of comprehensive test plans, test cases/user stories, test steps and test automation.Proven experience testing Agile Software Development environment.Experience defining clear expectations for all testing tasks, including inputs and outputs.Experience implementing test tools to support test automation, performance testing, and code coverage; ie. Selenium and SonarQube.Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, scripts, and creating test data for Agile Software Development team; including functional, integration, regression, data integrity and stress testing, as well as assisting with user acceptance.Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including successful outcomes of achieving completed user stories and associated test criteria.Experience identifying gaps and deficiencies in business requirements, technical specifications, designs and testing documentation for completeness and testability.Experience tracking defects and reporting key metrics for proactively identifying areas for improvement.Experience coordinating the setup of test environments for all planned test execution activitiesExperience managing the change processes such as build promotions to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production environments.Proven ability to decompose requirements into detailed test cases for functional and regression test execution.Understanding of software testing types and methods to support Agile Software Development.Technical proficiency with SQL including the ability to create queries to validate data integrity and other data constraints.Proven ability to facilitate effective interaction and coordination between government Project Leads.Proven ability to identify resource constraints and other potential schedule issues and risks.Experience implementing testing and configuration management methodologies to support continuous integration.Experience managing integrated teams to support sprint planning.Experience with all aspects of configuration management planning including configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, configuration audits, configuration documentation.Proficient in development of plans, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, communicating progress, resolving conflicts, and escalating issues.

Qualifications/Requirements:Required EducationBachelor's degreeRequired Experience8+ years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environmentCertified Scrum Master (CSM) certificationDHS Section 508 Trusted Tester certificationQuality Assurance Institute (QAI) Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) certificationExperience developing and implementing efficient and effective testing strategies, test conditions and test scripts for projectsExcellent active listening and verbal communication skillsStrong business writing abilityFlexible and adaptable attitudeCan conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelinesAbility to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholdersAbility to discuss technical issues with non-technical, executive-level government ocialsLeading and mentoring teamsRequired ClearanceU.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain an DHS SuitabilityAbout Softtek Government SolutionsSofttek Government Solutions is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation's most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we're committed to supporting our clients' missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.Softtek Government Solutions encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:Extensive training programsGym membership reimbursementEducation reimbursementTechnology benefitsCommuter benefitsGenerous paid time off and much more!

Softtek Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)