Testing Lead – Manager

Spatial Front, Inc

. Lead and manage testing activities across enterprise application projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeCrystal City • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and managing testing activities for enterprise applications, with a strong focus on test planning, execution tracking, and defect management. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with QA processes and standards.

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Active Secret Clearance5+ Years Experience In Software TestingTest Planning And Execution TrackingFamiliarity With Automated Testing ToolsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningTest Case DevelopmentDefect ManagementQuality Assurance MethodologiesTesting FrameworksIssue AnalysisValidation SupportTesting LifecycleRelease Readiness ReportingDefect Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumCypressPlaywrightCucumberTestNGJUnitPostmanSoapUITricentisTosca

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ApplicationsTesting ProcessesQA ProcessesDocumentation StandardsIntegration TestingUser Acceptance TestingRegression TestingEnd-To-End TestingFunctional TestingDefect Triage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressJUnitSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage testing activities across enterprise application projects
Develop and maintain test plans, test schedules, testing processes, and execution tracking
Coordinate testing work across functional, technical, and automation testers, developers, business analysts, project managers, and client stakeholders
Assign testing tasks, monitor progress, follow up on open items, and ensure deadlines are met
Review and verify test cases, scripts, results, supporting evidence, and completion status
Validate testing accuracy, completeness, documentation, and alignment with project requirements
Provide hands-on testing, issue analysis, documentation review, and validation support when needed
Understand system workflows, data flows, integrations, interfaces, reports, and application behavior
Track testing progress, pass/fail results, defects, blockers, risks, and release readiness
Lead defect triage meetings and coordinate retesting, validation, and defect closure
Work with developers and analysts to understand defects, clarify expected behavior, and verify fixes
Review automated test results and coordinate with automation resources
Identify and communicate testing gaps, risks, and quality concerns
Prepare and present testing status reports, dashboards, metrics, and go/no-go recommendations
Support functional, regression, integration, user acceptance, system, automated, and end-to-end testing
Improve testing processes, standards, templates, reporting methods, and quality controls
Ensure compliance with QA processes, testing frameworks, and documentation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or enterprise application testing
Experience leading testing efforts, managing testers, or coordinating QA workstreams
Strong understanding of testing frameworks, QA methodologies, and the software testing lifecycle
Experience with test planning, test case development/review, execution tracking, defect management, and release readiness reporting
Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Postman, SoapUI, Tricentis, Tosca, or similar
Ability to oversee testers while maintaining sufficient technical depth to validate their work
Experience reviewing test artifacts, including test cases, results, defects, logs, screenshots, and supporting documentation
Ability to provide hands-on support for testing, validation, and issue analysis
High-level technical understanding of enterprise applications, including workflows, data, integrations, interfaces, and defect analysis
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience collaborating with project managers, developers, business analysts, testers, and client stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, risks, and blockers simultaneously
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Close attention to detail and commitment to enforcing quality standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, W2 employment
Hybrid/onsite work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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