GIS Test Lead
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
Listing for:
TALENT Software Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Typical
Experience:
8-12+ years in software testing; 3-5+ years with GIS applications
- Location:
San Francisco, CA - Duration: 6 months
- GBaMS ReqID:
- Typical
Experience:
8-12+ years in software testing; 3-5+ years with GIS applications
- Lead testing and quality assurance activities for GIS applications, spatial data platforms, mapping solutions, and geospatial integrations.
- Ensure high-quality delivery of GIS products by managing test teams, defining testing strategies, and validating spatial data accuracy and functionality.
- Define and implement the overall GIS testing strategy.
- Lead functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities.
- Validate GIS applications built on platforms such as:
- Esri ArcGIS
- ArcGIS Online
- ArcGIS Enterprise
- QGIS
- Similar GIS platforms
- Verify spatial data accuracy, map layers, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and spatial analysis outputs.
- Create test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test reports.
- Manage the defect lifecycle using tools such as:
- JIRA
- Azure Dev Ops
- Client ALM
- Coordinate with business analysts, GIS developers, product owners, and stakeholders.
- Identify test automation opportunities and oversee automation frameworks.
- Track testing metrics, risks, and quality KPIs.
- Mentor and manage QA and test engineers.
- Strong experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
- Strong knowledge of GIS concepts, including:
- Spatial data
- Geodatabases
- Map services
- Projections
- Coordinate systems
- Geoprocessing
- Experience with ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, PostGIS, Geo Server, or similar GIS technologies.
- Expertise in:
- API testing
- Database testing
- Web application testing
- Experience managing testing activities using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with automation tools such as:
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Playwright
- API automation frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
- GIS certifications, including Esri/ArcGIS certifications, are an advantage.
- Experience working on projects involving:
- Utilities
- Telecommunications
- Government mapping
- Transportation
- Environmental services
- 8-12+ years of experience in software testing.
- 3-5+ years of experience working with GIS applications.
- Previous experience leading a testing team or QA function.
- Test Strategy and Test Plan
- Test Cases and Traceability Matrix
- Defect Reports
- Automation Scripts
- Test Summary Reports
- Quality Metrics Dashboard
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