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Senior Test Strategy Designer and Automation Lead

GovCIO • United State
Remote
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AI Summary

Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies for a complex government program, ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions across the software development lifecycle. Lead testing activities, develop test plans and automation frameworks, and manage defect lifecycle processes in a 100% remote environment. Requires 12+ years of experience, 5+ years leading QA teams in Agile, and strong TypeScript and JavaScript testing expertise.

Key Highlights
Senior tester designing and implementing testing strategy for government program
Lead QA team in Agile environment with 12+ years experience
Expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript/Node.js testing frameworks, and browser automation tools
100% remote position with annual salary $140,000-$145,000
Key Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and implements testing strategy, methods, and tools to ensure product performance to specifications across the software development lifecycle
Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating the product
Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out
Compiles data, defines required changes, and reports defects and problems that occurred during the test process
Implements and participates in the walkthrough of the product
Consults with development and/or requirements team to coordinate and execute testing activities
Performs analysis, diagnostics and preliminary evaluations of products
Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and user acceptance testing efforts
Designs test automation strategy, including selection and implementation of appropriate tools and frameworks
Implements testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes
Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics
Reviews source code in GitHub repositories to understand functionality, validate logic, and support development of effective test coverage
Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and reports to management periodically
Manages the defect lifecycle process, including tracking, prioritization, root cause analysis, and resolution validation
Designs and implements automated testing solutions using modern browser automation and emulation tools
Leverages Selenium for browser-based automation
Utilizes headless browser technologies for automated UI and integration testing
Develops and maintains automated test suites using JavaScript/Node.js-based testing frameworks
Collaborates closely with developers to ensure testability within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments
Technical Skills Required
Testing strategy and automation TypeScript JavaScript/Node.js testing frameworks Browser automation tools
Benefits & Perks
100% remote work
USD $140,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr
Nice to Have
Experience implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Understanding of AWS GovCloud infrastructure, data flows, and integrations
Experience supporting federal programs or regulated environments

Job Description


Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an experienced, senior tester to design and implement a testing strategy for a complex government program. This position will be 100% remote.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements testing strategy, methods, and tools to ensure that the product will perform to specifications. across the software development lifecycle to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating the product. Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out. Compiles data, defines required changes and reports defects and problems that occurred during the test process. Implements and participates in the walkthrough of the product. Automated testing may be used for leveling based on hiring manager discretion.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and execute testing activities across the software development lifecycle to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable products.
  • Performs analysis, diagnostics and preliminary evaluations of products. Develop testing procedures.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and Development teams to ensure requirements are testable, clearly defined, and aligned with acceptance criteria.
  • Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and user acceptance testing efforts.
  • Design test automation strategy, including selection and implementation of appropriate tools and frameworks.
  • Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes. Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
  • Review source code in GitHub repositories (primarily TypeScript-based applications) to understand functionality, validate logic, and support development of effective test coverage.
  • Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.
  • Manage the defect lifecycle process, including tracking, prioritization, root cause analysis, and resolution validation

Supporting Technical Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated testing solutions using modern browser automation and emulation tools such as Puppeteer (emulated browser) and Playwright, with understanding of Microsoft-focused tooling ecosystems.
  • Leverage Selenium for browser-based automation, with understanding of its architecture and browser dependency requirements.
  • Utilize headless browser technologies (e.g., phantom.js) for automated UI and integration testing.
  • Implement front-end testing strategies for React applications using frameworks such as Enzyme and Cucumber.
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using JavaScript/Node.js-based testing frameworks such as Jest and related tooling.
  • Collaborate closely with developers to ensure testability within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience (or commensurate experience).
  • 5+ years of experience leading testing or QA teams within Agile development environments.
  • Strong experience reviewing and understanding application code in GitHub, particularly TypeScript-based applications.
  • Hands-on experience with browser automation tools such as Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium.
  • Experience using headless browser technologies for test automation.
  • Experience testing React-based front-end applications using frameworks such as Enzyme or Cucumber.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js testing frameworks such as Jest and related tooling.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to explain complex technical testing concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust.

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Experience implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
  • Understanding of AWS GovCloud infrastructure, data flows, and integrations.
  • Experience supporting federal programs or regulated environments.

Posted Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

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