Software Test Lead

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Software Test Lead and Manager for the GEOINT Tradecraft Suite a mission-critical platform delivering advanced geospatial intelligence capabilities to national security this role you will lead software test strategy and execution while also serving as the people manager for a small team of 3 test professionals. There will be a strong focus on developing an automated testing strategy.

You will work closely with software engineers product owners mission users DevSecOps and program leadership to ensure high-quality releases that meet operational needs. This position combines hands-on test leadership with direct people management and offers the opportunity to shape quality practices mentor team members and improve delivery outcomes across the program.

Responsibilities:

• Lead test planning coordination and execution for GEOINT Tradecraft Suite capabilities across multiple releases and development increments.
• Define and maintain test strategy test plans test cases test data needs and traceability to requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee functional integration system regression and user acceptance testing activities.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to identify quality risks early and drive defect prevention throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and release quality.
• Track defects to closure verify fixes and communicate quality status risks and release readiness to program leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency through automation tooling metrics and process refinement.
• Serve as the functional manager for a team of 3 testers including workload planning performance management mentoring career development and day-to-day support.
• Foster a collaborative accountable and mission-focused team culture aligned with program and company objectives.
• Help recruit onboard and develop test talent as program needs evolve.
• Support customer demonstrations readiness events and operational validation activities as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance; a polygraph is preferred.
• Must be willing to relocate or live in the Denver metro area to be considered
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of experience in software testing quality assurance or test engineering for complex software systems.
• Two or more years of experience leading test teams test efforts or cross-functional quality activities.
• Experience building and executing test plans for web-based service-based or enterprise software systems.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management test documentation release readiness and quality metrics.
• Experience collaborating effectively with developers product owners systems engineers and program leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present quality status and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands-on testing leadership with team management responsibilities in a fast-paced mission environment.

Desired:

• Experience supporting GEOINT ISR intelligence analysis or other mission systems in the national security domain.
• Experience with automated test frameworks and CI/CD-integrated testing practices.
• Experience testing microservices APIs containerized applications and cloud-hosted or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with tools such as Jira Confluence GitLab Selenium Cypress Playwright Postman or similar testing and collaboration platforms.
• Experience supporting formal verification accreditation or operational test events.
• Prior experience mentoring junior testers or building small high-performing QA teams.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: