Test Lead

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid); fully remote possible

Company

hirify.global provides staffing support for software and utility and energy trade projects.

What you will do

• Lead testing efforts by writing and executing system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) test cases.
• Develop and execute manual and automated tests covering software functionality, installation, usability, completeness, quality, correctness, and security.
• Manage testers, coordinate testing across multiple development teams and projects, and prioritize application modifications and bug fixes.
• Maintain the JIRA space, testing dashboards, defect records, and quality assurance metrics.
• Run daily or twice-daily testing meetings and interface with project managers, business analysts, architects, subject-matter experts, and external software vendors.
• Document and present test results to management and report testing status to project managers and leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Experience leading testing efforts and managing testers.
• Experience developing test plans, test cases, and automated tests.
• Experience with manual and automated testing, defect and error tracking, and quality assurance metrics.
• Ability to work with project managers, business analysts, architects, vendors, and multiple development teams.
• Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving skills for a collaborative, fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
• Ability to work core hours from 7–9 AM to 3–4 PM and provide overtime during workshops, go-lives, or other special circumstances.
• W2 employment only; C2C is not accepted.

Nice to have

• Experience with a test tracking software package.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced, and resource-constrained work environment.
• Hybrid work in Minneapolis, with fully remote work possible.
• Standard office environment with low safety risk.
• 12-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.
• Opportunity to work on impactful utility and energy trade projects.
• Expected ramp-up: proficiency within 3 months and comfort within 6 months.