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Job Title: UAT Team Lead

Location: Atlanta, GA, 30334 (Hybrid/Remote potential)
 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Team Lead to drive and manage all aspects of UAT for the Georgia Access platform, including the Eligibility and Enrollment System, Consumer Portal, Agent Portal, and integrations with EDE partners and CMS. This position is critical in ensuring that systems function as intended and meet state and federal compliance requirements before deployment.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, testing leadership, regulatory understanding (ACA), and stakeholder management skills. The UAT Lead will own strategy development, scenario design, test execution coordination, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the UAT lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

UAT Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement robust UAT strategies aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
• Define UAT entry and exit criteria and ensure test plans meet quality standards.
• Work with business analysts, system architects, and developers to create test scenarios and scripts.
• Lead readiness efforts for UAT environments, data sets, and supporting documentation.

Test Execution & Oversight

• Lead the coordination and execution of UAT across multiple teams, including vendors and internal business units.
• Oversee defect triage, resolution tracking, and impact analysis.
• Execute risk-based testing, regression testing, and system-to-system integration validation.
• Support performance and load testing initiatives with partners and technical teams.
• Implement test automation strategies using tools like Selenium, Tosca, or Cypress.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Liaise with IT, business, and policy stakeholders to ensure alignment of testing goals.
• Provide regular reporting through dashboards, test progress reports, and executive summaries.
• Conduct weekly status meetings, risk reviews, and post-mortem/lessons learned sessions.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, PHI, and PII data handling regulations.
• Implement best practices and frameworks (e.g., Agile, DevOps) to streamline test cycles.
• Maintain documentation including test scripts, traceability matrices, and issue logs.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, capturing key metrics and KPIs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of QA/UAT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in cloud-based SaaS systems, API testing, and system integration testing.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and project lifecycle management.
• Proficient in SQL, data analytics, and validation using BI tools.
• Extensive hands-on experience with JIRA, HP ALM, or other test management tools.
• Familiarity with test automation tools: Selenium, Tosca, or Cypress.
• Strong understanding of Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 834 EDI transaction sets.

Preferred Experience & Knowledge:

• Prior experience with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) integration projects.
• Experience working with state exchanges, federal exchanges, or EDE partners.
• Background in government agency collaboration or contracts.
• Experience with performance/load testing coordination.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP – Project Management Professional
• CSM – Certified Scrum Master
• ISTQB – Certified Tester (any level)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with business and technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Best Regards,

Satya Satish J | Technical Recruiter | IT Minds LLC |