Akumen, Inc. · 1 day ago
QA Test Lead
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAkumen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mid-level QA Test Lead with expertise in both manual and automated testing. In this role, you will design, implement, and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure high-quality IT solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and oversight to (4) Test Engineers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and aligned with project goals
Serve as the main point of coordination, communicating updates, priorities, and challenges between the team and management/stakeholders
Support team development by mentoring members, addressing obstacles, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
Develop and execute various types of testing (e.g., regression, manual, functional, data validation, system integration, load, and performance tests) for new and existing functionality
Collaborate with development teams to design testing strategies and integrate testing into the development lifecycle
Plan, create, execute, and automate test cases, working closely with business partners, developers, and other stakeholders
Document and analyze test results, providing actionable recommendations for corrective measures
Isolate, reproduce, manage, and maintain defects and test case databases, verifying fixes as needed
Support user acceptance testing (UAT) conducted by business partners or end users
Conduct exploratory testing and risk analysis for complex features, particularly those spanning multiple platforms or teams
Advocate for quality standards and best practices within the team, especially in Agile environments
Collaborate with other QA Test Engineers to share knowledge and improve processes
Write test cases, map test scenarios, design reusable automated test scripts, and execute tests daily
Test solutions for functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with legacy and external systems
Partner with developers, professional services teams, and product owners to define testing components that validate requirements against developed software
Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plans
Escalate potential quality issues to management promptly and ensure validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications
Isolate, replicate, and report defects, verifying fixes as part of the testing process
Qualification
Required
Must have an Active DOD/DSS SECRET security clearance or higher (interim is acceptable)
All applicants must live in DC/MD/VA. Position is NOT remote – Work location is onsite 100% in downtown Washington, DC
Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, related discipline, or equivalent related experience
3-5 years of experience in leading a software testing team
8 years of software testing experience including manual and automated testing, with demonstrated proficiency in testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of testing software solutions
Experience designing and implementing test plans and scripts
Proficiency in programming/scripting and SQL
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)
Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
Preferred
Experience in automation testing, including testing methodologies, tools, and best practice
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Puppet, Playwright)
Experience testing, configuring, and/or customizing applications built on the ServiceNow platform
Experience with ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF)
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Company
Akumen, Inc.
Delivering leading edge Information Technology services with vision-focused mission-driven solutions to fulfill the critical needs of our federal government agencies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase