System Test Manager

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln•Van Alstyne, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented System Test Manager to lead and oversee system-level testing activities in a fully remote environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex software systems through strategic test planning, execution, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, deep expertise in software testing methodologies, and the ability to manage distributed teams while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Strong understanding of system testing methodologies and QA best practices
Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)
Knowledge of test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar)
Experience working with Agile/Scrum development environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (valid U.S. work permit required)

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Knowledge of API testing and microservices architecture
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Certification in software testing (ISTQB or equivalent)
Experience managing distributed or global QA teams

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and execution of system testing strategies across multiple projects
Manage end-to-end testing lifecycle, including test planning, test case development, execution, and reporting
Oversee functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define test requirements and acceptance criteria
Implement and manage automated testing frameworks and tools
Track, analyze, and report defects, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with quality standards, security policies, and best practices
Mentor and lead a team of QA engineers and testers in a remote setting
Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies