Testing LeadArchitect

About Niyam IT Inc. (Niyam)

Niyam IT was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart innovative solutions.

Today Niyam is at the forefront of the industry leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response Natural Resource Management Law Enforcement & Justice Health IT and Global Citizen Services.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesnt always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; its a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation collaboration and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation diversity and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking a Testing Lead/Architect to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This leadership position focuses on directing a comprehensive testing organization for high-scale enterprise applications. The role requires a strategic approach to automated testing performance engineering and accessibility compliance to maintain robust software quality standards.Candidate must be able to work onsite at client location in Ashburn VA at least 4 days/week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of over 30 specialists including automated testers performance testers and accessibility testers.
• Manage and scale Kubernetes-based environments for performance testing and automated test grids.
• Drive the evolution of Java-based testing frameworks to support modern tools like Playwright alongside existing Selenium implementations.
• Oversee the consolidation of complex performance data into actionable reports using automation and data visualization tools.
• Champion BDD-driven accessibility testing to ensure software meets high-level compliance standards.
• Develop bespoke scripts and internal tools using Python or Go to automate data reporting consolidate performance metrics and streamline infrastructure tasks.

Requirements:

• US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in the IT field with a proven record of excelling at a diverse set of technical tasks.
• Expert-level experience in building and maintaining pluggable automation frameworks.
• Deep proficiency with Kubernetes Helm and Podman for infrastructure management.
• Extensive experience working within enterprise cloud environments specifically Amazon AWS.
• Proven ability to design and maintain a high volume of complex CI/CD pipelines to support rapid deployment cycles.
• Proficiency in Python and Go for utility development and process automation.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts and code demonstrations clearly to stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  
• Must be local to Ashburn VA and available to work onsite at least 4 days/week.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with mobile application testing (iOS and/or Android) including functional and usability testing.

Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status age citizenship status veteran or military status medical condition genetic information national origin disability unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws.

Required Experience:

Senior IC