GIS Test Lead

GIS Test Lead Location: San Francisco, CA #### Duration: 6 months #### GBaMS ReqID: 10933337 Typical Experience: 8-12+ years in software testing; 3-5+ years with GIS applications #### Role Summary Lead testing and quality assurance activities for GIS applications, spatial data platforms, mapping solutions, and geospatial integrations. Ensure high-quality delivery of GIS products by managing test teams, defining testing strategies, and validating spatial data accuracy and functionality. Key Responsibilities Define and implement the overall GIS testing strategy. Lead functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities. Validate GIS applications built on platforms such as: #### Esri ArcGIS #### ArcGIS Online #### ArcGIS Enterprise #### QGIS #### Similar GIS platforms Verify spatial data accuracy, map layers, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and spatial analysis outputs. Create test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test reports. Manage the defect lifecycle using tools such as: #### JIRA #### Azure DevOps #### Client ALM Coordinate with business analysts, GIS developers, product owners, and stakeholders. Identify test automation opportunities and oversee automation frameworks. Track testing metrics, risks, and quality KPIs. Mentor and manage QA and test engineers. #### Required Skills Strong experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance. Strong knowledge of GIS concepts, including: #### Spatial data #### Geodatabases #### Map services #### Projections #### Coordinate systems #### Geoprocessing Experience with ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, or similar GIS technologies. #### Expertise in #### API testing #### Database testing #### Web application testing Experience managing testing activities using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Familiarity with automation tools such as: #### Selenium #### Cypress #### Playwright #### API automation frameworks #### Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field. GIS certifications, including Esri/ArcGIS certifications, are an advantage. Experience working on projects involving: #### Utilities #### Telecommunications #### Government mapping #### Transportation #### Environmental services #### Typical Experience 8-12+ years of experience in software testing. 3-5+ years of experience working with GIS applications. Previous experience leading a testing team or QA function. Key Deliverables Test Strategy and Test Plan Test Cases and Traceability Matrix Defect Reports Automation Scripts Test Summary Reports Quality Metrics Dashboard