Test Automation Lead

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Zantech is looking for a talented Test Automation Lead to contribute to the success of our upcoming Applied and Emerging Technology Support project for a Hybrid role based out of Camp Springs, MD.

The Test Automation Lead provides strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for all testing initiatives across USCIS OIT portfolios, including functional, performance, interoperability, and automated testing. This role drives the integration of testing automation into CI/CD pipelines, establishes reusable test frameworks, and ensures high‑quality software delivery through comprehensive test coverage and rapid feedback mechanisms. The Test Automation Lead will work across multiple USCIS product teams to implement industry best practices in agile testing while bridging the gap between testing maturity levels across different systems.

• Test Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies aligned with USCIS product/portfolio objectives
  • Lead test automation team of 10-15 QA engineers and test automation specialists
  • Establish product‑level and service‑level testing standards across USCIS enterprise
  • Define test coverage requirements for functional, performance, security, and accessibility testing
  • Create and maintain test automation roadmaps aligned with Dev Sec Ops  maturity goals
  • Provide technical guidance on testing best practices to USCIS development teams
• Test Automation & CI/CD Integration
  • Design and implement automated test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines
  • Build reusable, maintainable test automation scripts across multiple USCIS systems
  • Automate end‑to‑end integration testing across domains, systems, and services
  • Implement continuous testing to provide quick feedback on anomalies and defects
  • Establish automated regression test suites for critical business workflows
  • Create self‑service testing capabilities for USCIS delivery teams
  • Optimize test execution time and resource utilization in pipeline environments
• Functional & Integration Testing
  • Design and execute end‑to‑end integration tests across multiple USCIS systems
  • Verify form types, business workflows, and cross‑system data flows
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure code testability
  • Perform early identification of product defects and quality issues
  • Coordinate test data management strategies across environments
  • Validate system integrations with external DHS and federal systems
• Performance Testing
  • Design and execute performance testing for USCIS systems handling millions of transactions
  • Conduct load testing, stress testing, and scalability assessments
  • Identify performance bottlenecks in applications, databases, and infrastructure
  • Establish performance benchmarks and service level objectives (SLOs)
  • Implement continuous performance testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Provide diagnostic analysis and recommendations for performance optimization
• Interoperability & Compatibility Testing
  • Verify cross‑system compatibility within USCIS enterprise architecture
  • Test API integrations and data exchange between USCIS systems
  • Validate compatibility across browsers, devices, and operating systems
  • Ensure proper functioning of microservices and containerized applications
  • Test against approved DHS/USCIS technology stack components
  • Coordinate testing for multi‑system business initiatives
• Test Automation Frameworks & Tools
  • Select, implement, and maintain automated testing tools and frameworks
  • Evaluate and integrate commercial and open‑source testing solutions
  • Build custom test harnesses for complex USCIS business logic
  • Implement behavior‑driven development (BDD) and test‑driven development (TDD) practices
  • Establish test reporting and analytics dashboards
  • Integrate test management tools with USCIS enterprise platforms
• Quality Metrics…