DER Infrastructure Testing Lead

Qualitest Group • Santa Clara, CA

11d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will drive end‑to‑end test execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure infrastructure solutions meet both technical and operational requirements prior to production deployment. The QA Analyst will serve as a central point of coordination between IT engineering, operations, business stakeholders, and vendor teams, ensuring test readiness, execution, defect resolution, and overall quality governance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in QA / testing / test coordination roles
• Proven experience leading SIT and UAT cycles within IT infrastructure or platform projects
• Strong understanding of: SDLC / testing lifecycle (SIT, UAT, defect management)
• Infrastructure environments (networking, security, cloud, or data platforms)
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility, regulated, or enterprise IT environments
• Familiarity with: Network / security testing (e.g., firewall, VPN, identity, access)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or hybrid infrastructure environments
• Data validation / reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, ERP)
• Prior experience acting as Test Lead / Test Coordinator
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, audit readiness, or compliance-driven testing

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of SIT and UAT test cycles for IT infrastructure initiatives
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams (network, security, infrastructure, application teams)
• Ensure test environments, infrastructure configurations, and access are provisioned prior to testing
• Align test scope, timelines, and entry/exit criteria with project stakeholders
• Manage day to day execution of SIT and UAT testing activities
• Coordinate assignment and tracking of test cases and execution status
• Ensure test scripts are executed and outcomes documented in test management tools
• Oversee validation of infrastructure components (connectivity, security controls, integrations, system performance)
• Facilitate defect identification, logging, triage, and retesting cycles
• Act as the liaison between: Infrastructure engineering teams, Business users (UAT testers), Vendors / system integrators
• Coordinate UAT tester engagement and ensure business validation of solution functionality
• Lead daily/weekly test status calls and provide updates as required
• Drive defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution across SIT/UAT
• Ensure defects are documented, communicated, and retested effectively
• Validate defect closure and confirm readiness for exit criteria
• Ensure cross-system integration issues (e.g., network routing, authentication, data flow) are properly diagnosed and resolved
• Produce and present test status reporting (progress, defects, risks)
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and results
• Support go/no-go decisions by providing clear testing metrics and readiness assessments
• Ensure testing outcomes align with enterprise infrastructure standards and operational readiness requirements
• Contribute to development of test strategy, test plans, and procedures
• Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and tools
• Ensure adherence to enterprise QA standards and testing best practices

Benefits

• 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• HSA matching
• Qualitest Tech academy: 3000+ training courses, mentorship programs, technical tribes, sponsored certifications, leadership programs
• Corporate Wellness Program: Gym membership and opportunities to earn additional vacation times for attendance
• Client Referral and Employee Referral Program bonuses
• Employee Perks for discounts on travel to electronics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed