Test Lead Sr. - Azure DevOps

Job Title: Test Lead Sr. - Azure DevOps

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Contract

About Us

DMV IT Service LLC, founded in 2020, is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity, networking, and staffing solutions. We partner with clients to achieve technology goals through expert guidance, workforce support, and innovative solutions. With a client-focused approach, we also provide online training and job placements, ensuring long-term IT success.

Job Purpose

The Test Lead – Senior will be responsible for managing and coordinating all phases of the software testing lifecycle to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. This includes developing test strategies, preparing detailed test plans, overseeing execution, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices. The role focuses on ensuring that all functional, performance, and user acceptance criteria are met while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with business requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Test Case Derivation & Collaboration
• Partner with business and technical teams to create test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure coverage of all business workflows, edge cases, and integration scenarios.

Test Case Management

• Manage test cases within Azure DevOps, maintaining traceability, documentation, and version control.
• Group test cases into structured suites and align them with project requirements.

Test Planning

• Prepare detailed test plans for SIT, Performance, and UAT phases.
• Define scope, timelines, resource allocation, and entry/exit criteria.
• Identify project risks and dependencies, proposing effective mitigation strategies.

Execution Coordination

• Oversee test execution across multiple teams, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Manage blockers, track progress, and facilitate defect resolution and triage meetings.

Automation Strategy

• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and enhance test efficiency.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to develop scalable, reusable frameworks.
• Reporting & Quality Assurance
• Monitor and report on test progress, coverage, and defect trends.
• Ensure adherence to QA best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Provide clear and actionable reports to stakeholders on overall testing health.

Required Skills & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in software testing, including at least 2 years in a test leadership role.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps for managing test cases, defects, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SIT, Performance Testing, and UAT methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed testing teams and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, or similar).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Contact Center Cloud (CCaaS) or telecommunication systems.
• Understanding of cloud-based and integration testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication abilities.