QA Test Manager #3120 Job Austin area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

QA Test Manager

Location:

Austin, Texas (ONSITE)

Contract:

12 months+ potential extension

We are seeking an experienced QA Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing efforts for large-scale modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing testing strategy, execution, and defect management across the full software development lifecycle, while serving as a key liaison between IT, business stakeholders, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of experience managing QA/testing activities across multiple testing types (UAT, performance, security, etc.)
7+ years of experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases
Strong experience with defect tracking, reporting, and test documentation
Experience with QA/testing tools such as Jira, Selenium, JUnit, Microfocus UFT, SQL, or similar
Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
4+ years of experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, JProfiler)
Experience with Salesforce platforms
Prior experience working with government agencies is highly desirable
Experience in a team lead or project management capacity

Key Responsibilities:

Lead QA and testing activities across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Define, implement, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies, including "Soft UAT" guidance
Coordinate sprint review feedback with vendors and business SMEs
Review and refine test cases; collaborate with stakeholders to develop new test scenarios
Manage and execute testing activities, including tracking results, defects, and issue resolution
Serve as the primary point of contact between IT teams, business users, and vendors
Lead defect triage, prioritization, tracking, and root cause analysis
Provide regular status updates on UAT progress, testing outcomes, and defect metrics
Ensure test coverage, requirement traceability, and successful completion of UAT exit criteria
Mentor and support QA team members; coordinate testing schedules and resources

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.