Contract
Test Lead
Posted on 28 March 25 by Christine Slater
- Minneapolis, MN
- $ - $
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Job Description
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!Title: Test Lead
Location: Minneapolis, MN OR Denver, CO (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement
Competitive rate, with benefits available!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee our software testing processes, ensure quality assurance, and drive test strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in manual testing, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain test strategies, plans, and processes.
- Lead and mentor a team of testers, ensuring efficient test execution.
- Define and manage test cases, test scripts, and test data.
- Conduct functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
- Provide test progress reports and recommendations for process improvements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with API testing, performance testing, and security testing.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- ISTQB certification (preferred but not mandatory).