Test Lead - Atlanta, GA 30334 (Hybrid)
Atlanta, GA, United States
Position: Test Lead
Location: 2MLK Jr Dr, SE West Tower - 16th Floor - Atlanta, GA 30334 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 plus Months
Rate: DOE
Complete Description
US Citizens and Green card holders are Preferred
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is seeking a qualified Test Lead to oversee the implementation of a critical healthcare system transformation initiative. This leadership role offers the opportunity to ensure the quality and functionality of a new modular system designed to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, success criteria, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate / Facilitate with subject matter experts to author test strategies and use cases to exercise the Medicaid enterprise.
Coordinate the execution of multiple test phases including functional user experience, regression, integrations (API and Flat File), reports, and performance testing
Identify, log, and manage defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
Develop, document and orchestrate detailed test plans, test strategies, and test cases to validate the functionality and performance of the application.
Coordinate with project managers, module vendors, business analysts, and development teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
Lead a team of testers, providing guidance on testing methodologies, best practices, and use of testing tools.
Solicit, assess, and recommend test automation tool(s)
Coordinate the utilization of automated testing tools and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
Partner with Medicaid Enterprise module vendors and team leads to author cross-module test cases.
Coordinate the execution of cross-module test cases.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testing-related risks.
Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Monitor and report on testing progress, including test execution metrics and defect status.
Report test progress, defects and risk to DCH executive leadership team and project sponsors.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the testing process.
Partner with organizational design term to design and resource the Medicaid Enterprise testing center of excellence.
Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications
Working Multi-Module and Multi-Vendor Environment
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with both manual and automated testing, including the use of testing tools.
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Requirements Traceability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Knowledge of testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
Medicaid / Healthcare (strongly preferred).
Familiarity with Centre for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework (strongly preferred)
State Government / Public Sector (preferred).
Project / Program Management Certification (preferred).
ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level or equivalent certification (preferred).
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred).
JIRA Configuration and Administration (preferred).
Facilitation (preferred).
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
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