Job Title: QA Team Lead IV&V / Senior QA Analyst
Location: Hybrid (will shift to full time in the office in 2026)
Preferred Northern Virginia / DC Metro Area
Department: Quality Center of Excellence (QCoE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Ampcus is seeking a hands-on QA Team Lead to join our Quality Center of Excellence (QCoE). This position plays a critical role in executing Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities across federal financial systems. We are looking for someone who combines test leadership with deep execution skills especially in requirement review, test case creation, and defect discovery.
This is not a managerial overhead role. You will be embedded in the testing process, writing and executing test cases, identifying system gaps, leading UAT, and driving defect resolution. We value testers who can challenge assumptions, communicate clearly, and find what others miss.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute test planning, design, and hands-on validation across multiple projects in parallel.
- Design detailed manual test cases tailored to both system requirements and real-world business use cases.
- Review business and system requirements independently and proactively identify inconsistencies or gaps.
- Perform requirements-based, workflow-based, and data-driven testing across web, data, and service layers.
- Conduct API testing using Postman and SOAPUI to validate REST and SOAP services.
- Validate ETL jobs, data transformations, and reporting accuracy using SQL-based queries.
- Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including script development, business stakeholder engagement, and defect tracking.
- Own and drive the defect lifecycle from discovery through resolution with a strong emphasis on quality and impact.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, DBAs, and business users, to ensure coverage and traceability.
- Use tools such as JIRA, ALM, ServiceNow, and SQL editors for end-to-end test management and reporting.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing and QA, with a focus on manual test design, data validation, and UAT support
- Strong ability to write clear, detailed test cases suitable for external users and business stakeholders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills must be able to document, present, and defend test findings clearly
- Demonstrated ability to lead UAT efforts with business stakeholders and end users
- Hands-on experience with:
- API testing using Postman and SOAPUI
- ETL/data validation and SQL-based test verification
- Deep understanding of IV&V practices particularly requirement traceability, challenge-based testing, and solution validation
- Experience in defect triage and resolution management across Agile or hybrid environments
- Familiarity with data-centric systems, integrations, and end-to-end testing beyond the UI
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, multi-project setting
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Ampcus, Inc
Sep 27, 2025 