Role : Test Lead
Location: Chicago, Illinois (F2F Interview)
Key Responsibilities:
Testing & Quality Assurance
·Lead and execute end-to-end manual testing activities across multiple SFCM modules.
·Review and analyze business and technical requirements to derive comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.Validate data integnty, transformations, and system integrations using complex SQL queries.
·Perform system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing as part of the upgrade cycle.
Test Management & Coordination
·Own and manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and test status reporting
·Coordinate closely with offshore QA teams, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
·Work with multiple business stakeholders, application teams, and end-to-end test teams to align on test objectives and outcomes.Ensure test evidence, metrics, and documentation meet project and compliance standards
Automation & Technical Support (Good to Have)
·Support or contribute to test automation efforts using Java-based frameworks, LeanFT, or Selenium
·Identify regression candidates suitable for automation as part of the upgrade stabilization effort.
Reporting, Risk & Escalation
·Provide clear, timely test status reports to project leadership and stakeholders.
·Proactively identity risks, dependencies, and quality gaps, escalating issues at the right time.
·Act as the single point of accountability onsite for testing-related communication and decision-making.
Must-Have Skills
·Strong expertise in SQL (complex joins, data validation, backend testing).
·Extensive hands-on manual testing experience in complex enterprise applications
·Proven experience in test management and QA coordination across geographically distributed teams.
·Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with business users, product owners, and technical teams. Experience in risk management, issue tracking, and escalation.
Good-to-Have I Additional Advantages
·Experience supporting application upgrade or migration projects.
Soft Skills & Competencies
·Strong ownership and accountability mindset
·Ability to work independently in an onsite, client-facing role
·Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
·Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
·Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility projects