Lead Tester – Remote W2 2026

Job ID: JOB_ID_3367

Job Description: Lead Tester (Remote)

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Tester to join our team for a remote, long-term contract position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating test models, executing tests, and ensuring the quality of our products. This role requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of testing processes, and the ability to lead and mentor other testers.

Responsibilities:

• Creates test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).
• Conducts structured walkthroughs.
• Executes assembly or product tests.
• Meets time estimates for assigned tasks.
• Follows quality standards.
• Completes assigned tasks.
• Develop contingency plans as needed.
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Defines product test plans and criteria for acceptance.
• Develops understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team.
• Resolves testing process questions / issues.
• Assists in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.
• Conducts inspections; resolve issues.
• Coordinates and executes assembly or product tests with the Test Team, Application Team and the Project Manager.
• Assists Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.
• Works with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and business knowledge.
• Aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.
• Determines time estimates and schedule for work efforts.
• Defines and utilizes entry / exit criteria for testing.
• Schedules the design of structured walk-throughs or inspections; resolve issues.
• Works with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
• Anticipates and resolves issues specific to the team.
• Identifies and tracks issues, risks and action items.
• Reviews and understands the Test Team work plan.
• Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes.
• Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.
• Develop contingency plans as necessary.
• Research problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.
• Assists or guide Testers as needed.
• Assists Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.
• Participates in assembly or product test execution as required.
• Leads all efforts relating to testing and/or coordination of release control efforts.
• Plans and reviews test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).
• Plans product test with Functional Team Leads, team members, and the Project Manager.
• Acts as primary point of contact for testing facilitators, executors, and validators.
• Defines test plans and criteria for acceptance.
• Coordinates the development, updating, and maintenance of testing standards and procedures.
• Approves Entry/Exit criteria to be used.
• Manage and direct the Test Teams tasks and processes by balancing team capacity and schedule.
• Directs work planning and the development of accurate estimates for Test Team activities as required.
• Ensure that test design remains within project scope.
• Communicate accurate and useful status reports to Group Lead and other management on a timely basis.
• Develop options and recommendations to assist Test Team members in resolving issues.
• Communicate effectively with customers and software / hardware suppliers supporting the State as appropriate.
• Conducts post project reviews and quality assessments.
• Defines testing quality standards as needed.
• Ensure that defined processes are followed.
• Leads efforts in developing and facilitating implementation of the Test Team goals and metrics.

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience with manual web application testing.
• Intermediate experience with manual data migration verification, Windows 11 with Office 365, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
• Experience executing manual sprint cycle functional test scripts, documenting test results, and tracking issues.
• Experience performing manual data migration verification, documenting validation results, and tracking issues.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing manual user acceptance testing and regression testing scripts.

Preferred Skills:

• Evergreen Data System Experience.

Additional Information:

This is a fully remote position with a duration of 12+ months. The rate is open. Email is the best way to reach the recruiter for this position.

Special Requirements

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Compensation & Location

Salary: $50 – $70 per year (Estimated)

Location: Remote

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: t.bibhusan@softwarepeopleinc.com

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