Software Test Lead Isys Technologies
Washington, DC

Job Description

Minimum Clearance RequiredUS Citizen Responsibilities

ISYS Technologies delivers emerging technology solutions through our diverse and talented employees who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our country and operate responsibly. We are a reputable award-winning WOSB providing Engineering and Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) services to the Federal government. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS serves key national customers throughout the United States with a presence in more than 16 states.

Functional Responsibilities:

ISYS Technologies is seeking a Software Test Lead.

Clearance:

* U.S. Citizen

Job Duties:

* Lead team activities as needed, including those which are part of the Agile process such as scrum meetings.
* Assist in IT process implementation and improvement
* Lead the ITSM team in generating, enhancing, implementing and executing test processes, plans and procedures.
* Lead the successful completion of independent software testing within required program schedules.
* Lead efforts to improve test quality and efficiency, including increasing code/functionality coverage and implementation of ongoing enhancements and expansion of the use of the automated test framework within ServiceNow to perform automated testing.
* Accomplish all tasks via a combination of individual hands-on effort and leadership of ServiceNow team members in the performance of these tasks. None of the current team members are trained testers; they are primarily software developers who perform testing as part of their job duties, so part of this task is to ensure that they follow industry standard testing best practices, including independent verification of other developers' work.
* Lead team activities as needed, including those which are part of the Agile process such as scrum meetings.
* Support team activities and review work products to ensure testability is incorporated throughout the process.
* Provide status and results of test activities to management as needed.
* Mentor and develop team members, particularly in the area of software testing and associated best practices

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 8 years of prior relevant experience; or a master's degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience and/or relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of degree
* Software testing experience, including development and execution of testing processes, plans and procedures
* Automated testing experience, including development and execution of automated test procedures
* Experience leading small teams or projects
* Excellent communications skills
* Excellent teamwork skills
* Experience with use of Agile methodologies for software development and testing

Desired Requirements:

* Agile certifications and/or experience leading Agile efforts, particularly as Scrum Master
* Experience supporting customers in a dynamic IT operations environment
* ITSM experience, especially with ServiceNow
* Cloud development and/or testing experience
* Software development experience
* Government contracting experience, particularly with the DOJ
* Current DOJ Public Trust Clearance

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

ISYS Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. ISYS offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.