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Tata Consultancy Services • Oakland, California, United States
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 / year
Role & seniority: Test Lead (senior/lead level) for end-to-end testing of Smart Meter applications.
Stack/tools: Tosca exposure; defect tracking with JIRA, HP ALM (or similar); API testing and workflow validation; cross-browser and cross-platform testing; collaboration with developers, business analysts, and QA teams.
Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and cases; oversee functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing; validate APIs/services/map layers (manual and automated).
Manage defects (identify, document, triage, root-cause analysis) and ensure timely resolution; report QA metrics to stakeholders.
Lead testing team and coordinate with internal teams, third-party/vendors, and offshore units; engage in requirement analysis and testing sign-offs.
Strong Utility Operations domain expertise; experience in test planning/execution and defect management.
Stakeholder coordination and QA best-practices adherence; knowledge of industry regulations.
Exposure to test automation (especially API testing) and Tosca; willingness to support automation while primary focus remains manual testing.
Proficiency with JIRA/HP ALM or similar defect-tracking tools; ability to perform cross-browser/platform testing.
Prior leadership/mentoring experience in testing teams.
Deeper automation experience beyond Tosca; exposure to additional automation frameworks.
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
We are seeking a Test Lead to manage end-to-end testing activities for Smart Meter applications, ensuring high-quality deliverables, compliance with industry standards, and smooth execution of test cycles. The ideal candidate should have strong Utility Operations domain expertise, experience in test planning and execution, defect management, and stakeholder coordination. Additionally, exposure to test automation, including Tosca, is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases applications. Ensure comprehensive functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing. Validate APIs, services, and map layers through manual and automated test cases. Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure consistent application performance. Work closely with developers, business analysts, and teams to align testing activities with project requirements.
Defect Management & Quality Assurance
Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools. Perform root cause analysis and defect triaging, ensuring timely resolution. Ensure compliance with QA best practices, testing standards, and utility industry regulations. Provide test progress reports and key metrics to stakeholders.
Test Automation & Tosca Exposure
Contribute to test automation initiatives where applicable, particularly in API testing and workflow validation. Exposure to Tosca or other automation tools for improving test efficiency. Support automation efforts for repetitive validation tasks, though manual testing remains the primary focus.
Stakeholder & Team Management
Lead and mentor a testing team, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing. Coordinate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and offshore units to execute test cycles smoothly. Engage in client discussions, requirement analysis, and testing sign-offs to ensure business expectations are met.
Salary Range $100,000-$130,000 year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE