Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test EngineerThis position supports Revolutional's federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.This program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.The core challenge: orchestrating complex, multi-contractor delivery while transforming both technology and operating models without disrupting mission-critical operations.As a Lead Test Engineer at Revolutional, you will define and drive enterprise testing strategy, automation, and quality engineering execution across a large-scale federal modernization program.You will provide technical leadership across multiple testing disciplines and high-impact assignments, ensuring quality engineering practices are integrated across applications, APIs, cloud platforms, data pipelines, and distributed systems. You will lead the development of scalable testing frameworks, formal testing artifacts, and coordinated testing efforts across teams, systems, and environments.This role requires someone who can move beyond traditional QA driving enterprise-wide testing governance, automation, integration, and operational quality assurance across Agile and Waterfall delivery models.Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership across testing and quality engineering efforts within a large-scale modernization programLead high-impact testing initiatives across applications, APIs, integrations, cloud platforms, and enterprise data systemsDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise automated testing frameworks, scripts, and reusable testing componentsDevelop and maintain formal testing artifacts including test plans, test cases, test scripts, test scenarios, Test Analysis Reports (TARs), Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), and release readiness reportsEstablish and manage test data strategies, test data management processes, and validation frameworksIntegrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing, rapid feedback, and automated quality enforcementCoordinate testing activities across systems, vendors, teams, and environments to ensure alignment, interoperability, and end-to-end integration qualityLead API, integration, regression, system, performance, load, and end-to-end testing activities across distributed systemsManage defect lifecycle activities including defect identification, categorization, prioritization, tracking, escalation, and remediation oversightAnalyze test results, quality trends, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement in system quality and release performanceEnsure systems meet requirements for functionality, performance, scalability, resiliency, security, and operational reliabilityCollaborate with developers, architects, DevSecOps engineers, and operational teams to embed quality throughout the SDLCSupport testing governance across Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery modelsMentor test engineers and promote enterprise testing standards, automation practices, and quality engineering best practicesTechnical Environment:Cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure)Enterprise applications, APIs, and distributed integration platformsHigh-volume, near real-time data processing systemsAutomated testing and quality engineering frameworksDevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation practicesAgile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery environmentsEnterprise data ecosystems and modernization platformsTesting and delivery tools including GitLab, Jira, Xray, Selenium, Jenkins, Cucumber, Playwright, and QmetryCollaboration and documentation platforms (Confluence, Git)What You Bring (Requirements):Baseline RequirementsUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust10–14 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or enterprise testing leadership rolesProven experience leading testing efforts across complex, large-scale enterprise systems and modernization initiativesStrong experience with automated testing frameworks, enterprise test coordination, and quality governanceAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceTechnical CapabilitiesStrong experience designing and implementing enterprise automated testing strategies and frameworksExperience developing and managing formal testing artifacts including test plans, test cases, scripts, scenarios, TEMP documentation, TARs, and quality reportsExperience with test data management, test data generation, and validation strategies across large-scale systemsExperience coordinating testing activities across multiple systems, vendors, teams, and integrated environmentsExperience with defect lifecycle management including tracking, categorization, remediation coordination, and reportingExperience with API testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and end-to-end testing methodologiesExperience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps delivery environmentsStrong experience with GitLab, Jira, Xray, Selenium, Jenkins, Cucumber, Playwright, Qmetry, and related testing platformsExperience testing cloud-native, distributed, and high-volume enterprise systemsExperience operating within Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery methodologiesStrong understanding of quality metrics, release readiness, scalability, resiliency, and operational testing practicesCore StrengthsStrong ownership mindset with accountability for enterprise quality outcomesAbility to drive quality engineering practices across multiple teams and delivery environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to operational detailEffective communication across engineering, architecture, operations, and executive stakeholdersAbility to operate in fast-paced, high-impact modernization environments with multiple dependenciesStrong leadership capabilities across enterprise testing and quality engineering functionsNice to Have (Differentiators)ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, CSTP, or similar testing certificationsExperience supporting statistical and similarly large-scale federal modernization programsExperience testing high-volume, real-time, or event-driven enterprise systemsExperience supporting enterprise DevSecOps modernization initiativesExperience leading enterprise-scale automation and testing transformation programs