Appian Test Engineering Lead

Groundswell • Washington, NV

4d • $97,756 - $137,530

About The Position

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Test Engineering Lead to support the development of web-based applications, with a focus on automation testing. The role plays a strategic part in designing and implementing the quality assurance program, establishing test strategy, environments, and data, and leading a testing team. The lead plans, executes, and reports on software development and maintenance testing; develops and reviews test documentation; supports evaluation of systems against requirements; and collaborates with stakeholders to address testing issues and communicate system changes and downtimes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of software testing experience, working with developers, project and release managers, system administrators, business analysts, and database administrators.
• At least 2 years of automation testing experience.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring junior team members.
• Experience interpreting requirements, writing quality-control documentation such as test reports, and writing user acceptance test plans, including acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of test management, automation toolsets, and processes.
• Knowledge of performance testing processes and cadence.
• Proficiency with test automation and test management tools such as Playwright and Selenium.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate and work productively as part of fully remote and/or hybrid teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance or background check.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and Agile specifically.
• Experience with low-code platforms such as Appian, Outsystems, Pega, or Salesforce.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Appian Analyst Certification.

Responsibilities

• Play a strategic role in the design and implementation of the quality assurance program.
• Lead development of the overall test strategy, test environment design, and test data.
• Provide leadership in selecting and hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating the project performance of testing team members.
• Plan, execute, and report on software development and maintenance testing.
• Review test documentation and provide recommendations.
• Develop test plans and procedures for system evaluation based on specifications and technical data articulated in requirements documents.
• Develop and implement data collection plans based on data collection requirements, including training operators and data collectors.
• Review data collection forms and operational logs gathered during testing.
• Review Test Incident Reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Support analysis of documented user requirements and assist in designing test plans that support those requirements.
• Collaborate with testing working groups on test-related issues and topics.
• Communicate in a timely manner about planned and unplanned upgrades and downtimes, system changes, and common issues.
• Report bugs appropriately and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform technical reviews and ensure adherence to quality processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 4% 401K match with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.
• On-site gym and childcare option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior