Job Overview
We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Health IT Agile Test Lead to enhance our impactful team, supporting a contract with the Defense Health Agency. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing testing activities and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of health IT solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily testing operations to ensure the punctual completion of test phases.
- Partner with the Government Test Manager to devise a holistic test strategy and plan, encompassing work breakdown structure, test architecture, schedules, deliverables, resource allocation, risk assessment, and quality assurance.
- Serve as a key communicator among the Test Team, T&E Management, Government Test Manager, Product Manager, and Functional Area Management Teams.
- Stay informed about any obstacles affecting the team’s ability to meet deadlines, keeping T&E Management and Government Test Managers updated.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the architecture and configuration of test environments, defining the overall framework for testing, including identifying types and objectives of tests.
- Analyze design documents, requirements, architecture diagrams, and flowcharts to understand testing engagement needs.
- Train and mentor test analysts in creating and executing test cases, scripts, scenarios, and user stories.
- Document and oversee test events using a management tool throughout planning, execution, and reporting phases.
- Conduct daily and weekly meetings, trainings, and discussions regarding test strategies to keep the team informed about ongoing activities and identify risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Anticipate future test events, analyzing scope, complexity, requirements, projected hours, risks, issues, and assumptions.
- Provide insights related to application and environment risks, system architecture, software delivery processes, and scheduling impacts.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering effective solutions.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities for facilitating discussions with stakeholders and team members.
- Detail-oriented and thorough in test planning, execution, and documentation to guarantee high-quality outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex systems and requirements for comprehensive test coverage.
- Eagerness to train and support junior testers.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or a related Engineering discipline.
- Certifications: Required - Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Kanban credentials, or ISTQB Agile Tester Certification. Preferred certifications include Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Certified Test Manager (CTM), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and ISTQB Advanced Test Manager.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Health IT testing or 4 years without a bachelor’s degree. Proven track record in managing and leading testing and evaluation activities across various test environments. Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies and experience with agile tools such as Jira. Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for ACAT I or ACAT III systems is preferred. Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM solutions is advantageous. Experience developing, implementing, and managing test cases, scripts, scenarios, and user stories. Proficiency with Requirements Traceability Matrices to monitor testing scope and identify defects. Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium and performance testing tools like JMeter. Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts.
Additional Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- We kindly request no calls, inquiries, or third-party vendors.
- Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Please be aware that sponsorship for H1B visas is not available.
Employment Type: Full-Time