Test Lead

Who is Element? We serve as a consulting partner at the intersection between innovation and our clients’ needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government customers. As a HUBZone-certified business, we foster local economic development. We also lead digital transformation in government agencies. Join us to drive impactful change in government service delivery while contributing to meaningful initiatives focused on innovation, usability, and accessibility. Why Work at Element? We foster a supportive culture where collaboration and creativity flourish, even in a remote work setting, encouraging all to be in their element. With a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure every voice is valued and heard, inspiring a place of belonging. Our human-centered approach extends beyond our services, with a culture that supports our team's mission of making a meaningful impact through technology, innovation, and user-centric design. Whether you're developing cutting-edge technology solutions or designing intuitive interfaces, your contributions will have a transformative effect on the lives of countless individuals, shaping how users engage with vital government services. Join us and have a far-reaching impact, resonating across diverse demographics, from communities to the families that build them. Position Description As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing user needs and pain points related to testing across programs. You will identify potential areas for enhancing testing effectiveness and conduct training sessions for testers on tools, processes, and best practices. You will design a test strategy that aligns with the agile development methodology and develop and maintain test plans, cases, and procedures. Additionally, you will document testing tools, processes, and methodologies used, facilitate knowledge sharing among testers, and maintain a central repository for testing artifacts. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of agile development methodologies and testing best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with test case creation, execution, and reporting
• Familiarity with defect management tools and processes
• Must live in the Continental US
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Depending on government agency, specific requirements may include residency, citizenship, Public Trust background checks, or security clearance
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at CMS or in the healthcare industry
  
  
  

Location Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC. Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them. The likely salary range for this position is $107,107.00-$120,778.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.