QA Test Lead

Location      Boston, MA. 

Job Type      Contract – W2, (6-months)

Eligibility     US Citizen, Green Card holder

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with system users to define project scope and testing requirements.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and project teams to align on testing objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans for DERMS functionality and integrations.
• Execute manual and automated testing across multiple environments (web, mobile, and system integrations).
• Conduct functional, integration, and performance testing as required.
• Create, maintain, and execute test scripts and test cases to validate system behavior.
• Log, track, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM, or TestRail.
• Provide detailed bug reports and communicate testing progress, risks, and results to the project team.
• Serve as the main QA liaison between vendors, internal teams, and business stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps and propose continuous improvements in test and release management.
• Deliver status reports and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration motivate teams to meet deadlines and drive successful test execution.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on functional and integration testing within DERMS or similar energy management systems.
• Proven experience developing and executing test strategies and end-to-end test plans.
• Strong understanding of manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with defect management and test reporting tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM, TestRail).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Self-starter with demonstrated success managing testing projects from planning through completion.

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