Senior Test Engineer – Microsoft 365

About the role

The Senior Test Engineer for Microsoft 365 is responsible for leading testing efforts for platform changes managed through integrated release management processes. This role ensures high-quality validation before production release by defining, coordinating, executing, and reporting on end-to-end testing activities across multiple Microsoft 365 services.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing efforts for Microsoft 365 platform changes.
• Define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end testing activities.
• Review engineering requirements and release documentation to determine testing scope.
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and regression test suites.
• Manage testing activities using tools such as Octane, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Validate platform functionality, integrations, compliance controls, and user experiences.
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 testing environments.
• Work with engineering teams to communicate test findings, defects, and emerging risks.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software testing, platform validation, quality assurance, or release management.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Experience coordinating large-scale integrated testing efforts.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Micro Focus ALM/Octane, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing testing environments and lab infrastructure.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, Copilot, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and Purview.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect management, and release validation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams administration and collaboration platform operations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot testing and validation.
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts within Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and enterprise release management practices.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks and test optimization initiatives.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program with a company match, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, certification discounts, and perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team addresses questions about benefits and other resources, and a certified Career Coach is available. For more information, refer to the 'Welcome Packet' provided by an Everforth Apex team member.

Pay

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Schedule

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