QA Testing Lead

Position Description:

CGI is looking for a strong QA Testing Lead to join our Team in Richmond VA. This role will manage several testers (manual and automation) in support of a Child Support system modernization effort and will be working and interacting with a team of people in both onsite and offsite locations to test the overall solution. Experience in analysis and various types of testing is required. Managing testing teams deliverables in a tight deadline with exposure to Agile Sprints is a must. Experience with State Health & Human Services or Child Support domain is preferred. Experience in salesforce Copado is a plus.

Richmond VA is preferred but this role can be done anywhere within the US.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Develop test plans and approaches for various types of testing such as but not limited to system testing smoke testing regression testing security/roles testing accessibility testing automation testing load testing and performance testing
Manage a team of both manual and automation testing team members to successfully script test log defects and retest the defects by adhering to the established project schedule for each sprint and making sure the team follows consistent processes and procedures
Manage the clients expectations and contractual expectations around the testing activities and traceability of test cases to the requirements
Manage the testing efforts to make sure all the federal and state requirements are met
Provide clear and detailed reporting on the testing activities around progress challenges pass rate fail rate defects etc.
Manage the testing team workload coverage and burndown plan
Provide executive leadership with the testing teams progress
Coordinate with the functional and technical team to successfully prepare for different types of testing
As needed support the testing team in providing guidance around complex test scenarios development test script reviews testing and acceptance
Create and manage the defects triaging process to make sure the defects are properly categorized and prioritized
Provide support to the client testing team during their execution of test cases
Develop and coordinate the testing expectations and procedures around interfaces files testing and batch processes executions needed for the test execution
Develop and manage test data governance approach when multiple users are testing the application in the same environment
Ensure a positive working relationship environment across all the testing teams
Participate in stand-up meetings and other required meetings such as test planning retrospective and testing status meetings as needed

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university
5 or more years of experience in testing information technology systems.
Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Knowledge and experience with testing tools; including test management and automated testing tools. Experience with Application Lifecycle Management/ is preferred.
Experience in creating staffing plans managing test plans and test scripts.
Experience in identifying and creating test data for specific scenarios. .
Experience in performing test scripts and reviewing actual versus expected results. Experience in documenting test results and defects.
Experience in generating and analyzing quality metrics and trends.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to a structured QA testing process. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Proficiency with office software: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint (Visual Basic preferred).
Some familiarity with SQL Java and ETL tools (resource will not be coding but may be expected to quickly learn how to use tools to retrieve and view data).
Ability to meet tight deadlines while meeting quality requirements.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate clearly with stake holders PMO team business analysts developers and other testing team members.
Ability to produce clear and concise documentation at the detail and summary level.
Must be an independent worker and be able to prioritize own work activities with minimal guidance and coaching.
Ability to provide precise testing metrics articulate Risks
Experience in child support or state health and human services domain
Experience in Salesforce Copado
Experience in managing partners to deliver in tight deadlines (QA team lead experience a must)

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88200.00 - $208300.00.

CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

Competitive compensation including profit participation program
Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Matching contributions through 401(k) plan and CGI share purchase plan
Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave ranging from 10 to 20 days per year based on job level years of relevant prior experience and years of service
10 paid holidays per year
At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
Paid parental leave ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
Bereavement leave ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
Paid jury duty leave up to time summoned
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs

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Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

Skills:

• Software Quality Assurance

What you can expect from us:

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