Lead Test Engineer

CGI is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to support a large-scale federal IT modernization program. In this role, you will lead automated, integration, and system testing for a complex system-of-systems model.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of major testing assignments for enterprise applications.
• Develop and execute automated, integration, interface, and end-to-end test strategies.
• Coordinate testing activities across development, integration, and business teams.
• Validate data exchanges and workflows across interconnected systems, APIs, interfaces, and external applications.
• Analyze test results, identify integration defects and risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure system quality.
• Lead the planning and performance of stress testing for optimum scalability and performance of systems with high-volume surge requirements.
• Serve as a testing expert across multiple projects, guiding best practices for testing, data validation, and integration quality.
• Supervise and mentor testing professionals; support team growth and capability development.
• Provide executive-level briefings related to test planning, management (risks/issues), and implementation.
• Recommend improvements to support system quality and project success.
• Evaluate system performance and integration outcomes to ensure successful end-to-end processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10–14 years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
• Strong hands-on automated testing and implementation experience.
• Experience with system-to-system, integration, interface, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to validate data exchanges and workflows across interconnected applications.
• Experience planning and leading major testing assignments.
• Ability to analyze test results, identify integration risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience coordinating testing across development, integration, and business teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across complex or high-impact projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading testing activities with multiple ARTs within a release train representing agile teams from multiple contractors.
• ISTQB Certified Tester or Certified Agile Tester.
• Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP).
• Additional relevant automated testing or QA certifications.
• Experience supervising and mentoring testing professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and well-being programs.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $113,400.00 – $245,500.00.

Schedule

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.