Role & seniority: Test Lead (7–20 years in software testing/QA, including test leadership)

Stack/tools: Enterprise testing focus; JIRA (setup, execution, reporting); manual test design and execution; test plans, test cases, and test scripts; SIT/UAT coordination

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead system integration (SIT) and user acceptance (UAT) testing efforts; develop and maintain test artifacts
Manage testers, maintain JIRA dashboards, track defect metrics; facilitate daily testing meetings; report results to leadership
Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, architects, and vendors; contribute to process improvements and testing documentation standards

Must-have skills

Strong communication and executive presence; leadership and team management
Experience in enterprise-scale IT environments or regulated industries; ability to report to executive leadership
Hands-on testing with test case design/execution (manual focus); proficient in JIRA

Nice-to-haves

Waterfall methodology experience; utility or energy industry exposure
Regulatory/process-heavy project experience; process improvement mindset
Location & work type: Minneapolis, Minnesota; hybrid role with remote options; contract position; 7am–3pm schedule

Full Description

Job Summary

Published Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to drive quality assurance for a high-impact enterprise software project. The Test Lead will manage and execute testing activities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that software meets functional, usability, and security standards. This is a hybrid role based in Minneapolis, with remote options available for strong candidates.

location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

job type: Contract

salary: $58 - 63 per hour

work hours: 7am to 3pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Lead system integration (SIT) and user acceptance (UAT) testing efforts. Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Manage testers, maintain JIRA dashboards, and track defect metrics. Facilitate daily testing meetings and coordinate with project managers, business analysts, architects, and vendors. Report test results and progress to leadership and project stakeholders. Contribute to process improvements and testing documentation standards. Support enterprise application projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong communication and executive presence. Leadership and team management skills. Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities. Detail-oriented and organized. Self-starter with initiative and adaptability. Experience with regulatory or process-heavy projects preferred.

Qualifications

7-20 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, including test leadership.

Experience in enterprise-scale IT environments or regulated industries.

Strong JIRA experience (setup, execution, reporting).

Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases (manual focus; automation not required).

Experience facilitating meetings and reporting to executive leadership.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience with Waterfall methodology; utility or energy industry experience preferred.

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