Job SummaryWe are seeking a GIS Test Lead to oversee end-to-end testing activities for GIS applications and platforms. This role will be responsible for defining and executing testing strategies, validating geospatial data and workflows, coordinating quality assurance efforts across teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality GIS solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong GIS testing expertise, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of enterprise system integrations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end testing activities for GIS applications and platforms.
- Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
- Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Validate GIS mapping functionality, spatial data accuracy, and geospatial workflows.
- Work extensively with ArcGIS, ArcFM, and related GIS technologies.
- Validate integrations between GIS systems and enterprise applications, including Outage Management Systems (OMS) and Work Management Systems (WMS).
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, infrastructure teams, and project stakeholders to validate requirements and business processes.
- Identify, track, and manage defects through resolution using defect management tools.
- Lead and coordinate testing activities across onshore and offshore QA teams.
- Support test automation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Prepare and maintain test reports, status updates, and testing documentation.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, project timelines, and delivery milestones.
Required Qualifications- Strong experience in GIS testing and quality assurance leadership.
- Hands-on experience with ArcGIS, ArcFM, and GIS-related technologies.
- Experience validating integrations between GIS platforms and enterprise applications.
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
- Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
- Experience working within cross-functional project teams and stakeholder environments.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with OMS and WMS integrations.
- Experience testing applications within the utilities industry.
- Experience leading distributed QA teams and supporting enterprise-scale GIS implementations.
- Exposure to test automation frameworks and quality engineering best practices.
